Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 1
School Division of Ilocos Norte
CATAGTAGUEN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Banna

THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 8

Directions: Analyze the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers in your answer
sheet.
1. What particular technique is used which is intended to make consumers accept or approve something without
looking closely at evidences?
A. advertisement B. commercial C. announcement D. propaganda
2. What type of propaganda uses appealing phrases which are closely associated with highly valued concepts and
beliefs but without offering any supporting information or reason?
A. card stacking B. glittering generalities C. name-calling D. soft soap
3. What propaganda technique is intended to damage the image of the competitor by using names that evoke
fear or hatred such as, “racist, dictator, and communist”?
A. card stacking B. glittering generalities C. name-calling D. plain folks
4. Which propaganda technique presents a negative quality of a person, entity, object, or value to discredit it and
make the other option more acceptable?
A. loaded words B. plain folks C. simplification D. transfer
5. What propaganda technique is used in the statement, “Things go better with Coke”?
A. card stacking B. glittering generalities C. name-calling D. plain folks
6. What propaganda technique is commonly used in the world of advertising because buyers are on the lookout
for real experiences?
A. card stacking B. name-calling C. plain folks D. soft soap
7. "I love visiting you folks in the city because people are wholesome, hardworking, and family –centered.” Which
propaganda technique is used in the statement?
A. glittering generalities B. name-calling C. plain folks D. soft soap
8. Which propaganda technique attempts to influence an audience by using words with strong emotional appeal
or may also portray stereotypes that cannot be supported by concrete evidences?
A. bandwagon B. card stacking C. loaded words D. simplification
9. . “A superstar mother talks about her experience of using the diaper that she prefers for her baby and the
advantages of using it.” What propaganda technique is used in the situation?
A. loaded words B. simplification C. testimonial D. transfer
10. What propaganda technique is used by drug manufacturers in their advertisements that seems to hide the
possible harmful side effects of their products?
A. card stacking B. name-calling C. plain folks D. soft soap
11. “In a school election, a voter is confused on who he is going to vote for school president, but because most of
his classmates and friends love “candidate X”, he decided to go along with the choice of the majority.” What
propaganda is used in the situation?
A. bandwagon B. loaded words C. name-calling D. simplification
12. Which propaganda technique is intended to reduce the critical issue into a simple one by using a catchy
expression to persuade uninformed listeners?
A. loaded words B. simplification C. soft soap D. testimonial
13. “A brand of snack food is loaded with sugar and calories; however, the commercial boasts that the product is
low in fat, implying that it is also low in calories.” What propaganda technique is used in these details?
A. card stacking B. name-calling C. plain folks D. soft soap
14. Which statement uses soft soap propaganda technique?
A. You are a criminal! You don’t deserve to be elected.
B. My actions of service for you are my best work in life.
C. I am the right person to be voted because of my visible services.
 D. I know that you are wise voters. The future of this country is in your hands.
15. What do you think is the right thing for you to do if you see a propaganda of a slimming tablet with a promo
sale of buy 1 take 1 and sold at a very cheap price and you really want to lose weight?
A. Not buy the product until I can prove that it is effective.
B. Immediately buy the product for its very good offer.
C. Buy the product because of its convincing promotion.
D. Conduct a thorough research on the product especially for possible negative side effects of the product
before buying it.
16. Which of the following best describes a social issue?
A. It causes an increase in unemployment.
B. The people recognize the situation as a huge problem.
C. Only overseas workers consider the issue as a problem.
D. It involves a difference in beliefs and preferences of people.
17. Which of the following can be categorized as a social issue?
A. increasing population B. cheating during exam
C. high prices of commodities D. low agricultural production
18. What issue reflects the scarcity of resources which are deemed insufficient to satisfy human wants and needs?
A. social issue B. moral issue C. economic issue D. public issue
19. Which of the following is a primary indicator of an economic issue?
A. increased crime rate C. differences in beliefs
B. rising dropout cases D. high unemployment rate
20. Which of these factors is NOT part of a moral issue?
A. difference in beliefs or preferences B. poor regard of the common good
C. lack of compassion for others D. price increase in basic commodities
21. Which of the following can be considered as a moral issue?
A. abortion B. hunger C. pollution D. unemployment
22. What kind of issue is presented in the following situation?
Children die quietly in some of the poorest villages on earth because the families cannot afford medical
services.
A. social issue B. moral issue C. economic issue D. psychological issue
23. What kind of issue is presented in the following situation?
High fuel costs and soaring commodity prices, together with fears of global recession, are worries of all
countries.
A. social issue B. moral issue C. economic issue D. psychological issue
24. Which of the following situations shows a moral issue?
A. A job seeker finds it difficult to land a job.
B. A family experiences financial crisis due to the pandemic.
C. A father resorts to stealing to support his family.
D. A community sees a surge in drug addiction cases.
25. Which of the following situations reveals a social issue?
A. A job seeker finds it difficult to land a job.
B. A family experiences financial crisis due to the pandemic.
C. A father resorts to stealing to support his family.
D. A community sees a surge in drug addiction cases.
26. Which of the following situations poses a moral issue?
A. A school conducts symposium about bullying.
B. A community works together for a clean-up drive.
C. A group of students cheats in an examination.
D. A group of people stages a hunger strike on the street.
27. Which of the following situations presents a social issue?
A. A school conducts symposium about bullying.
B. A community works together for a clean-up drive.
C. A group of students cheats in an examination.
 D. A group of people is having a hunger strike on the street.
For items 28-30, read the following transcript taken from a listening text and answer the following questions.

Lack of sex education, peer pressure, and early sexual engagement are just three of the many causes of teenage
pregnancy. In the Philippines, teenage pregnancy has become a social problem. Peer pressure and lack of education
result in early sexual engagement that leads to early pregnancy. With very little knowledge about sex and pregnancy,
many adolescent girls find themselves in a dilemma about the situation oftentimes without the knowledge of their
parents. These teenagers, however, do not know that such pregnancy can be a huge health risk. Teenage pregnancy is
associated with high risk of health problems to the mother and the baby. Infections from sexually transmitted disease,
premature birth, abortion, postpartum depression are just four of the many health problems. Therefore, teenage
pregnancy is not just a social issue, but it is also a health issue.

28. What specific societal problem is discussed in the text?

A. peer pressure B. lack of education C. students’ dropouts D. teenage pregnancy
29. What type of issue is the problem discussed in the text?
A. social issue B. moral issue C. economic issue D. psychological issue
30. Which of the following statements is true about the issue on teenage pregnancy based on the text?
A. Teenage pregnancy is an economic problem.
B. Teenage pregnancy is solely caused by peer pressure.
C. Teenage pregnancy can result in many health problems.
D. Teenage pregnancy can be solved through sex education.
31. What is a body of written works such as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays that reflects the
background of a certain culture?
A. epic B. literature C. poetry D. prose
32. Which type of literature is a product of a writer’s imagination?
A. feature B. fiction C. literature D. non-fiction
33. What is defined as the sequence of events that occurs from the first to the last line of the story?
A. character B. plot C. point of view D. setting
34. Which type of literature is based on facts and talks about real people, places, and events?
A. features B. fiction C. non-fiction D. sci-fi
35. What part of a plot refers to the conclusion or ending of a story?
A. climax B. falling action C. rising action D. resolution
36. “Ravana abducted Sita and forced her to be his wife. Rama came to rescue Sita. He fought and confronted
Ravana and his evil brothers. Finally, Rama killed Ravana and freed Sita.” In this situation, the struggle is
directly set between the protagonist and the antagonist. What type of conflict is used by the author?
A. man vs. man B. man vs. self C. man vs. society D. man vs. supernatural
37. “Long ago, the kingdom of Ayodhya was ruled by a wise king. Ayodhya is part of the Ancient Sarayu in India.”
What literary element is emphasized from this statement?
A. character B. plot C. setting D. theme
38. “While it is true that Rama’s stepmother, the second wife, is against Rama to be crowned as the next king,
Ravana is considered as the main antagonist of the story Ramayana.” What literary element is emphasized in
the text?
A. character B. plot C. setting D. theme
For items 39 and 40, choose your answers from the following sequence of events of the story Ramayana
A. Rama, the son of King Dasharata, was the prince of Ayohdya. In a neighboring city, the ruler's daughter named
Sita chose Rama as her bridegroom at ceremony called a Swayamvara.
B. The ten-headed Ravana, the ruler of Lanka, devised a plan to abduct Sita and sent a magical golden deer which
Sita desired her lover to hunt. While Rama was away, Ravana grabbed Sita and carried her off to Lanka.
C. A mighty battle took place. Rama killed several of Ravana's brothers and then Rama confronted him. Finally,
Rama killed Ravana, and he freed Sita.
D. After Sita had gained her freedom from Ravana, she proved her purity through the trial by fire. Then, they
returned to Ayodhya and Rama became the king.
E. As Rama became the king, he ruled Ayodhya with Ramrajya - an ideal
 time when everyone does his or her duties and responsibilities.
39. The rising action of the story consists of the conflicts and complications that the main character faces. Which of
the above events shows the rising action of the story Ramayana?
40. The climax is the greatest point of interest or turning point of a story. Which of the above events shows the
climax of the story Ramayana?
41. Which among these sentences uses a cohesive device correctly?
A. I want to enroll this school year, yet I want to continue learning
B. I want to enroll this school year, but I want to continue learning.
C. I want to enroll this school year, unless I want to continue learning.
D. I want to enroll this school year, because I want to continue learning
42. Will you cook my favorite food______ will I just buy it?
A. and B. but C. or D. so
43. Pedro eats his dinner early _______ he needs to finish his assignment.
A. but B. because C. such as D. while
44. You can borrow my laptop ___________you will use it carefully.
A. and B. as long as C. even if D. so
45. Joy is going to finish her online work______ the internet connection is poor.
A. also B. and C. even if D. or
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46. In the above paragraph, how is the word “and” used?

A. to add information C. to compare two things
B. to show contrast of ideas D. to show reason
47. Althea said that she didn’t know Mr. Jose. _______denied knowing _______.
A. He, her B. He, him C. She, him D. She, her
48. Only the ashes of the big building remained after the conflagration. Which of the following is the meaning of
conflagration?
A. earthquake B. fire C. flood D. disaster
49. ________having their online classes, the children were assisted by their parents.
A. Although B. Because C. Such as D. While
50. During their virtual graduation rites, Berto was awarded with highest honors; ________his parents were truly
proud of him.
A. and B. but C. or D. so

Prepared: Approved:

MARIFE D. GUADALUPE JOSEPH ROMEL D. ANDRES

Subject Teacher School Principal IV