Long Test in English 8
Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. This refers to names of a person, place, things or an idea.
A. Noun B. Pronoun .C. Adverb D. Adjective
2. It is used to replace the name of a person, place, thing or idea in a sentence.
A. Adjective B. Adverb C. Pronoun D. Conjunction
3. A part of speech that is used to express strong emotion and is often followed by an exclamation point!
A. Interjection B. Conjunction C. Preposition D. Pronoun
4. “I just finished reading that book.” The underlined word is an example of a ___________.
A. Adjective B. Adverb C. verb D. noun
5. The following are Parts of Speech, EXCEPT
A. Preposition B. Figure of Speech C. Interjections D. Adjectives
6. In doing your research paper, you have to make sure that you use information taken from reliable sources. Reliable means_____.
A. Common B. intelligent C. trustworthy D. understandable
7. These refers to any sources that have been published in printed format, such as books and periodicals.
A. Print Sources B. Books C. Written Sources D. Online Sources
8. You can be easily accused of plagiarizing other author’s work if you will not cite your sources. Plagiarizing means
A. Copying B. repeating C. robbing D. stealing
9. What is bibliography?
A. A list of resources you would like at the future
B. A geographic study of an area
C. A work written about a living individual
D. A list of works utilized by an individual when researching a topic
10. _________ refers to any materials or information taken from the internet.
A. social media B. online C. Instagram D. YouTube
11. Which of the following statement below contains modal adverb?
A. There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.
B. Students have an obligation to study hard.
C. My mother is possibly given permission to sell vegetables in the market.
D. Janna’s birthday will be planned secretly.
12. If you are sick, you ___________go to work. You’ll infect everyone there.
A. ought to B. don’t have to C. need to D. could not
13. Jenny ____________turn 18 this year and plans to have a simple party.
A. can B. may C. must D. will
14. To look pleasant is a key in getting a job. So, you _________ wear appropriate attire for your interview.
A. could B. might C. should D. would
15. You must follow your Mom’s advice before you make a final decide.
A. No obligation B. permission C. strong obligation D. weak obligation
16. Drivers __________ follow traffic signs and symbols.
A. needn’t B. must C. cannot D. might
17. What modal verb is used in giving advice or suggestion?
A. should/shall B. must C. can D. might
18. There is a ___________________ of rain tomorrow.
A. decision B. request C. possibility D. necessity
19. Mark believes that he ___________finish his project tomorrow.
A. could B. may C. would D. will
20. Could you open the door for me? What is the function of the underlined modal verb as used in the sentence?
A. offer B. permission C. promise D. request
21. Which of the following statements is TRUE about modal noun responsibility?
A. It is the quality or state of being able. C. It is the condition or fact of being possible.
B. It is the quality or state of being responsible. D. It is the quality or state of being in need.
22. Which of the following statement below contains modal adverb?
A. There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.
B. Students have an obligation to study hard.
C. My mother is possibly given permission to sell vegetables in the market.
D. Janna’s birthday will be planned secretly.
23. I did not hear the bell _____________ you are too noisy.
A. because B. and C. but D. so
24. It rained so hard last night, ____________ I was not able to sleep.
A. despite B. however C. so D. moreover
25. _____________most people are primarily concerned about Covid-19, they hope for a vaccine.
A. Still B. Even though C. As a result D. Because
26. _____________ the invention of cellphones and gaming gadgets, teenagers usually spent more of their time playing outdoor games.
A. Since B. Despite C. Next D. Before
27. Anthony is authoring a book. _________________, he also acts as its editor and publisher.
A. Also B. Moreover C. Thus D. To sum up
28. Due to heavy rain I was late in coming to school, but I was able to catch up with our new lesson. What is the function of the transition
signal in the sentence?
A. Addition B. Contrast C. Illustration D. Summary
29. Which of the following sentences use Addition as transitional signal correctly?
A. I’m grateful to have a friend like you who’s there whenever I need someone to talk to, and I thank God for giving you.
B. I need you, and you need me.
C. I eat vegetables for a healthier mind and body, and I hate them.
D. Pizza and hamburger are my favorite.
30. How are transitional signals helpful?
A. It helps as understand the unfamiliar words in the sentence
B. It gives us the clue or hint to understand the ideas
C. It makes our writing more scholarly.
D. It makes our writing smoother and easier for the reader to follow our ideas.
