Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I
PANGASINAN SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE II
FOURTH PERIODICAL EXAMINATION
ENGLISH 8
Name: ____________________________________________________ Date: ________________
Section: __________________________________________________ Score: _______________
DIRECTIONS: Write the CAPITAL LETTER of the words that correspond to the best answer.
____1. Which among the following connects a word in other words, a clause with another clause or a sentence with
another sentence?
A. Logical Connectors B. Sequential Marks C. Preposition D. Coordinating Conjunctions
____2. Which among the following shows cohesion or a smooth flow and harmony in your sentences?
A. Linkers B. Clause C. Preposition D. Adverbs
____3. Which of the following type of conjunctions has the mnemonic acronym, FANBOYS?
A. Correlative B. Subordinating C. Coordinating D. Conjunctive
____4. Which of the following provides a first-hand account of an event or time that is authoritative?
A. Primary Sources B. Secondary Sources C. Vicarious Experiences D. Tertiary Sources
____5. Which of the following involves analysis, synthesis, interpretation, or evaluation of primary sources?
A. Primary Sources B. Secondary Sources C. Vicarious Experiences D. Tertiary Sources
____6. Which of the following is a preliminary account of a project, in short, a plan?
A. Diagram B. Outline C. Proposal D. Table of Contents
____7. Which of the following is NOT a purpose for creating an outline?
A. Aids in the process of writing C. Helps you organize your ideas.
B. Presents your material in a logical form D. Presents a lengthy discussion of the paper.
____8. Which of the following is used to make something out of the union or combination of elements?
A. Paraphrasing B. Citing C. Summarizing D. Synthesizing
____9. Which of the following is the process of restating a text or passage in your own words?
A. Paraphrasing B. Citing C. Summarizing D. Synthesizing
____10. Which of the following is a collection of connected sentences and is known as the building block of essay?
A. Sentence B. Paragraph C. Outlining D. Brainstorming
____11. Which of the following states the main, or controlling, idea of a paragraph?
A. Concluding Sentence B. Supporting Sentence C. Transitional Sentence D.Topic Sentence
____12. It is a type of text that informs or persuades by giving facts and information.
A. Narrative B. Factual C. Literary D. Personal Response
____13. It entertains or elicits an emotional response by using language to create mental images.
A. Narrative B. Factual C. Literary D. Personal Response
____14. Which of the following terms refers to a speech that aims to provide sufficient details to the audience about a
topic?
A. Informative B. Descriptive C. Argumentative D. Narrative
____15. The following are important elements in writing an informative speech except:
A. knowledge B. key points C. interest D. conclusion
____16. What makes the dependent clause important in writing a complex sentence?
A. It adds extra information to the main clause.
B. It introduces the main topic.
C. It presents the significance of the conjunction.
D. All of the above.
____17. Identify the best dependent clause that will complete the independent clause, ‘’ Aemory is generous”?
A. but he always shares his snacks with friends.
B. so he always shares his snacks with friends.
C. because he always shares his snacks with friends.
D. and he always shares his snacks with friends.
____18. What makes a citation important in writing?
A. Citation emphasizes the originality of your own work.
B. Citation is helpful to anyone wants to know more about your ideas and where they came from.
C. Citation gives credit to the owner of the idea or discovery.
D. All of the above
____19. What makes an interview an example of a primary source?
A. It comes directly from the person involved.
B. It summarizes the experiences of the interviewee’s friend.
 C. It presents the summary of an event.
D. It creates a collection of statements from people in the past.
____20. Which of the following is NOT a reason why you need to use outline?
A. Outline aids in the process of writing.
B. Outline helps you finish your output right away.
C. Outline helps you organize your ideas.
D. It gives a conclusion about the topic.
____21. What is the first step in making an outline?
A. brainstorm ideas
B. group related ideas
C. sequence your ideas logically
D. write conclusions
____22. What is considered to be a plan in writing that represents what you are going to write beforehand?
A. summarizing B. paraphrasing C. outlining D. synthesizing
____23. Which of the following should be done when you synthesize information?
A. Describe every part of the studies (references).
B. Summarize each source in turn.
C. Directly copy the findings or arguments of the source.
D. Apply logical transitions.

____24. Which of the following best describes a paragraph?

A. It is a miniature essay with a main topic and related sentences to support it.
B. It is a thesis statement that summarizes the key arguments in the body of paper.
C. It has stanzas that separate ideas.
D. It is a literary piece that discusses only stories.
____25. How can you strengthen connections between paragraphs in a paper?
A. Use transitional words or phrases at the beginning of the paragraph.
B. Make sure the first sentence in the next paragraph is extremely long and flowing.
C. Use the phrase “Here’s the connection” to let the reader know that concepts are related
____26. Which choice shows examples of words and phrases that could signal a cause-and-effect connection?
A. Indeed, very, in fact, extremely, but
B. Therefore, as a result, consequently
C. Above, behind, below, opposite to
____27. What is a factual text?
A. A text that is false
B. A text that is true
C. A text that is entertaining
D. A text that is short
____28. Contrary to most people’s belief, high school students should not work part time; such work hinders their
academic performance and does not give them any skill that will be useful in later life. Moreover, they may
spend their earnings on alcohol or drugs. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To persuade B. To entertain C. To explain D. To inform
____29. When you deliver a speech to an audience, the following should be observed, EXCEPT?
A. Voice projection was good.
B. Exuded overconfidence
C. Eye contact was evident.
D. Pronunciation and articulation were correct.
____30. What is an informative speech?
A. It gives emphasis to important words in speaking.
B. It provides interesting and useful information to the audience.
C. It is an artistic form of public speaking.
D. None of the above
____31. Which of the following uses the correct conjunction?
A. I love writing and reading poetry.
B. I love writing but reading poetry.
C. I love writing for reading poetry.
D. I love writing nor reading poetry.
____32. Which of the following uses the correct conjunction?.
A. She needs to buy new laptop and someone stole the old one.
B. She needs to buy new laptop but someone stole the old one.
C. She needs to buy new laptop for someone stole the old one.
D. She needs to buy new laptop nor someone stole the old one.
____33. Which of the following is an example of a paraphrase in-text citation?
A. Devlin (1999) explains the benefits of combining the social sciences and mathematics to chart human
behavior.
B. Greenfield and Savage-Rumbaugh (1990) have acknowledged that Kanzi's Primary source is…The three
types of in-text citation are…Things that I learned Secondary source is…linguistic development was slower
than that of a human child (p. 567).
C. Dickens wrote that the eighteenth century was both "the best of times" and "the worst of times"
____34. Which of the following is an example of a direct quotation in-text citation?
A. Devlin (1999) explains the benefits of combining the social sciences and mathematics to chart human behavior.
B. Greenfield and Savage-Rumbaugh (1990) have acknowledged that Kanzi's linguistic development was slower than
that of a human child (p. 567).
C. Dickens wrote that the eighteenth century was both "the best of times" and "the worst of times."
____35. In creating an outline, what is the most common type of outline and usually instantly recognizable to
most people?
A. Alphanumeric B.Decimal C.Full Sentence D.Paragraph
____36. What action is similar to synthesizing?
A. driving B. eating C. cooking D. cleaning
____37. What is the reason for beginning a new paragraph?
A. To show you’re switching to a new idea.
B. To make the paragraph more interesting.
C. To discuss the concluding sentence of the paragraph.
D. To make the paragraph longer.

____38. You were to deliver an informative speech with Business Management Club, a good topic would be
A. Principle of Economics B. Financial Management
C. Financial Literacy D. Entrepreneurial Practices
____39. How would you connect these clauses to create an effective sentence?
I feel tired. I pause for a moment. I think of my dreams.
A. Whenever I feel tired, I pause for a moment and think of my dreams.
B. Because I feel tired, I pause for a moment and think of my dreams.
C. Since I feel tired, and I pause for a moment to think of my dreams.
D. Whenever I feel tired, I pause for a moment because I think of my dreams.
____40. Which of the following presents citation?
A. Devlin (1999) explains the benefits of combining the social sciences and mathematics to chart.
human behavior.
B. One study has advanced the benefits of combining the social sciences and mathematics to chart.
human behavior
C. He has advanced the benefits of combining the social sciences and mathematics to chart human
behavior.
D. The article explains the benefits of combining the social sciences and mathematics.
____41. Which of the following steps of outlining calls for precise headings and subheadings?
A. Brainstorm B. Group C. Sequence D. Label
____42. Which of the following is not helpful in synthesizing?
A. Introduce the paragraph with a clear and focused topic sentence.
B. Mention only the most relevant findings of the studies that were used as references.
C. Discuss the similarities or difference between the sources.
D. Directly copy the findings or arguments of the source.
____43. Which of the following is not true about outlining?
A. An outline is made after writing.
B. An outline is a plan.
C. Outlining helps organize your ideas when you write.
D. A full sentence outline present parts in sentence form.
____44. The following are the benefits of knowing how to write effective paragraphs EXCEPT:
A. Improve verbal and written skill B. Communicate with clarity.
C. Increase confidence in writing D. All of the above
____45. To develop a paragraph, the following can be used EXCEPT?
A. add examples B. add more subjects C. cause-effect D. compare and contrast.
____46. Which of the following observes the function of a subordinating conjunction?
A. I woke up early so that we can cook breakfast together.
B. I waited for an hour, but the rain won’t stop.
C. You can lose weight easily if you check your calorie intake.
D. We will not get nor taste the dish.
____47. Which of the following is not a Factual type of text?
A. Covid 19 pandemic change the people’s lifestyle B. How to cook Adobo
C. Harry Potter D. Life Cycle of a Butterfly
____48. Which of the following is true concerning the level of complexity for informative speeches?
A. It is nearly impossible to simplify a speech too much regardless of the audience.
B. Complex presentations are preferable to simple presentations to ensure audience interest.
C. Beginning speakers often make their presentations too simple and bore their audiences.
D. The level of complexity should be adjusted depending on factors such as context and audience's
knowledge of the topic.
____49. What appropriate outline can be created based from the ideas presented?
PRIMARY CAUSE OF GLOBAL WARMING
Manmade pollution is the primary cause of global warming. Greenhouse and gas emissions are widely
identified by the scientific community to be harmful. The burning of coals and fossil fuels are the primary releasers of
hazardous greenhouse gasses.
A.
I. Manmade pollution is the primary cause of global warming.
A. Greenhouse and gas emissions are widely identified by the scientific community to be harmful.
1. The burning of coals and fossil fuels are the primary releasers of hazardous greenhouse gasses.
B.
I. Pollution
A. The burning of coals and fossil fuels
1. Greenhouse and gas emissions
C.
A. The burning of coals and fossil fuels
1. Greenhouse and gas emissions
D.
I. Pollution
A. Greenhouse
B. Gas emissions

____50. What reflection can be created based on the text below?

Why Students Should Eat Breakfast Every Day
A lot of people, especially young people, go through the day without having breakfast.
Many people believe that it is not necessary, or they say that they don’t have time for that, and begin their day with no meal. I believe that everyone should
eat breakfast before going to their activities.
The first reason why you should eat breakfast before going to school is for your health. When you skip breakfast and go to school, you are
looking for a disease because it’s not healthy to have an empty stomach all day long. It’s very important to have a meal and not let your stomach work
empty. All you are going to get is gastritis and a lot of problems with your health if you don’t eat breakfast. Another reason for eating breakfast is because
you need food for to do well in your classes. Your body and your brain are not going to function as good as they could because you have no energy and no
strength. When you try to learn something and have nothing in your stomach, you are going to have a lot of trouble succeeding.

A lot of people think that they should not eat because they are going to feel tired, but that’s not true. Breakfast is not a very big meal, and on the contrary,
you’re going to feel tired if you don’t have breakfast because you have spent the entire previous night without food. The last reason to have breakfast every
day is because you can avoid diseases if you eat some breakfast in the morning. If you don’t eat, you are going to get sick, and these diseases will have a
stronger effect on you because you’re going to get sick easier than people who have breakfast every day.

You have to realize that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and you cannot skip it without consequences for your health, your school and your
defense mechanism. It is better to wake up earlier and have a good breakfast that run to school without eating anything.

It is time for you to do something for your health, and eating breakfast is the better way to start your day.

A. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for it has tremendous effect on your health.
B. Heavy breakfast boosts your energy for the whole day.
C. It’s very important to have a meal and not let your stomach work empty.
D. Your body needs food to function well.

Prepared by:
RHYSLYN RUFIN- SALINAS DIAN LALAQUIL-GUBA
Teacher III Teacher III

Checked by: Noted:

REMEGIA V. JAVIER, EdD ARNULFO M. DELA CRUZ

Head Teacher III Principal III
Parent’s Signature: _____________________________