1st Quarter Test in ENGLISH 8

Name: __________________________________________________________ Score: _________

Date: __________

Multiple Choices. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all!

Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
A. behind B. buy C. follow D. reduce

2. The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the
story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again?
A fabrication is __________.
A. fake C. funny
B. full of long words D. made of cloth

3. If you count all the votes in an area that heavily supports candidate A, and only some of the votes
in an area that heavily supports candidate B, you’ll skew the results in favor of candidate A.
What does “skew” mean?
A. ask B. ignore C. roast D. slant

4. Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and
had no trouble winning the match.
When you describe an event as “transient,” you are saying that __________.
A. it helps you win
B. it doesn't last long
C. it is quite harmful
D. it sounds like a train

5. Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I
have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his
word for it.
If a statement is plausible, __________.
A. you must always believe it
B. you should never believe it
C. it's believable enough to possibly be true
D. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense

6. This is a clandestine operation. It is extremely important that no one discovers what you’re
doing! A clandestine operation is supposed to be __________.
A. dangerous B. exciting C. harmful D. secret

7. If you don’t recover quickly from your condition, it could become chronic. Then you might have
to take medicine for the rest of your life. If something is chronic, it __________.
A. isn’t real C. won’t go away
B. is very painful D. makes you smell bad

8. In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The
Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and
brave group of settlers. A daunting task is one that would _______ someone.
A. amuse
B. tickle
C. lose or misplace
D. frighten or intimidate

9. The original Pilgrims called themselves the “Saints” and referred to others who joined with them
for the voyage as the “Strangers.”
In this context, “original” means _______.
A. first C. musical
B. humorous D. one of a kind
10. When they heard the good news about the court’s decision, the angry crowd cheered and then
began to disperse. “It looks like everyone is going home,” one reporter stated.
Which would be the opposite of “disperse”?
A. sing C. fly like a bird
B. smile D. come together

11. Which of the following sentence is true?

A. A bibliography is taken from the Greek word ‘biblio’, which means ‘book’ and ‘graphia’,
which means ‘to write.’
B. A bibliography is taken from the Greek word ‘biblion’, which means ‘book’ and ‘graph’,
which means ‘to write.’
C. A bibliography is taken from the Greek word ‘biblio’, which means ‘book’ and ‘graph’,
which means ‘to write.’
D. A bibliography is taken from the Greek word ‘biblion’, which means ‘book’ and ‘graphia’,
which means ‘to write.’

12. Which citation style is often used in many academic fields, especially in the humanities and
social sciences?
A. American Psychological Association (APA) Style
B. Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
C. Modern Language Association (MLA) Style
D. All of the above

13. What is the most common and reliable source of information?

A. Book C. Newspaper
B. Magazine D. Periodical

14. For sources with more than ten authors, how many should be included in the bibliographical
entry?
A. all of the ten authors
B. first six in the bibliography followed by et al.
C. first five in the bibliography followed by et al.
D. first seven in the bibliography followed by et al.

15. Which should be written first in a bibliographical entry?

A. author’s name
B. title of the article
C. date of publication
D. place of publication

16. In the following bibliographical book entry, what is the title of the book?
Gonzales, Carolina, Francisco, Nelda, and De Vera, Estrella. English for 21st Century Learning:
Literatures of Africa. Sampaloc Manila: Rex Bookstore, Inc. 2018.
A. Sampaloc Manila
B. Rex Bookstore, Inc.
C. Literatures of Africa
D. English for 21st Century Learning

17. Which of the following bibliographical entry has the correct format?
A. Sarah Palmer. “How to do Basically Anything”. Journal of Historical Initiatives 17 (2013):
133-35.
B. Solis, Anna May, Dela Cruz, Christopher, and Dizon, Jane. How to Improve Your Reading
Skills. Manila: TIM’s Publishing Company, 2018. epub.
C. Gonzales, Carolina, Nelda Francisco, and Estrella De Vera. English for 21st Century
Learning: Literatures of Africa. Sampaloc Manila: Rex Bookstore, Inc. 2018.
D. Francis Earl Cueto. “NDRRMC on red alert for 'Karding'”. The Manila Times, September
25, 2022. https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/09/25/latest-stories/ndrrmc-on-red-alert-
for-karding/1859741
18. What is the correct bibliographical entry of the information below?

Mega Publishing Inc.

Metro Manila
2014
Jose Rizal: A Genius and National Hero
Gregorio F. Timong, Juana Impaz

A. 2014.Timong, Gregorio F. and Impaz, Juan. Jose Rizal: A Genius and National Hero.Metro
Manila:Mega Publishing Inc.
B. Jose Rizal: A Genius and National Hero.Metro Manila:Mega Publishing Inc.,2014.Timong,
Gregorio F. and Impaz, Juan.
C. Metro Manila: Mega Publishing Inc.,2014. Timong, Gregorio F. and Impaz, Juan. Jose
Rizal: A Genius and National Hero.
D. Timong, Gregorio F. and Impaz, Juan. Jose Rizal: A Genius and National Hero. Metro
Manila: Mega Publishing Inc.,2014.

19. My cat’s fur was matted mess. Which word is a possessive noun?
A. cat’s fur B. matted C. mess D. was

20. I was hardly satisfied by your incomplete answer. Which is an adverb?

A. hardly B. I C. incomplete D. satisfied

21. He speaks quite good English, he can a great help to you. Which is an adverb?
A. great B. he C. help D. quite

22. My eyesight isn’t very good. I ___ wear glasses for reading.
A. can B. have to C. may D. might

23. I ___ send him a letter yesterday.

A. am B. can C. had to D. may

24. You ___ give it back to me before you go.

A. couldn’t B. might C. must D. need

25. I left my purse at home. Lily, _____ you lend me fifty pesos?
A. could B. may C. shouldn't D. wouldn’t

26. He ___ have replaced the tire, it was still quite good.
A. can B. could C. had to D. needn’t

27. You ___ do this for it’s necessary.

A. can B. has C. have to D. may

28. I ___ understand the rule; ___ I take the examination another time? -Yes, of course.
A. can’t / may C. may / may
B. could / can D. mustn’t / must

29. My grandfather’s ill and I ___ go to see him today, I ___ go with you.
A. can / can’t C. may / have to
B. have to / can’t D. need / must

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct transition signal which will complete the idea of
the sentence/s.

30.__________are words and phrases that connect ideas of sentences and paragraphs for coherence
A. Modals
B. Context Clues
C. Transition Signals
D. Modal Noun
31. _____ the home quarantine period, military and police forces are visible to monitor strict
compliance with the policies.
A. Because
B. During
 C. Consequently
D. As a result

32. There are many things one can do at home to be productive. _____, one can listen to music while
doing household chores, gardening, reading books, watching TV shows, and the like.
A. Because
B. In fact
C. In addition
D. For example

33. Grocery stores and wet markets require a quarantine pass to control the number of shoppers.
_____, wearing of face mask is enforced.
A. Because
B. In fact
C. In addition
D. For example

34. The Department of Education came up with a plan on how to continue the education of the
learners _____ from the different modalities proposed for this school year.
A. at this point
B. in this regard
C. as can be seen
D. as a matter of fact
35. _____, the Department of Education in partnership with different stakeholders conducted a
series of Webinars for the teachers in preparation for the online classes.
A. At this point
B. In this regard
C. As can be seen
D. With this in mind

36. _____ problems with the Internet connectivity, these did not stop the teachers from participating
on the series of Webinars given.
A. And
B. Despite
C. However
D. Moreover

37. The month of June marks the enrolment for the school year. It was speculated that only a few
would enroll due to fear of the virus. ____________, it turned out to be the other way around.
A. Frequently
B. Furthermore
C. In addition
D. On the contrary

38. As education faces the ‘new normal’, learners are very eager to start the school year. _____, they
are also excited to learn.
A. Although
B. Despite
C. Furthermore
D. Yet

39. Some city folks choose to live on a farmland. _____, they must adjust to its slow pace, quietness,
and absence of cable and internet connectivity.
A. Because
B. Consequently
C. Despite
D. Such as

40. Walking can make people become more aware of their surroundings, _____ the cleanliness of the
environment, and the friendliness of the neighborhood.
A. consequently
B. despite
C. unfortunately
D. such as
41. Which of the following verbs expresses a strong obligation?
A. am B. dislike C. must D. ought to

42. It is recommended by health experts that a person__________ sleep eight hours a day.
A. must B. can C. would D. will

43. Which of the following is the correct definition of an adjective?

A. It is a word that expresses a state of being.
B. It is a word that expresses a strong obligation.
C. It is a word that describes nouns and pronouns.
D. It is a word that describes verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

44. Which of the following sentences expresses the feeling of being contented?
A. I am satisfied with my grades for this quarter.
B. I am happy with my high score in the quiz.
C. I am looking forward for the next lesson.
D. I am thankful for my parent’s support.

45. You should be_______ for the blessings that you receive.
A. merciful C. thankful
B. hopeful D. surprised

46. ________many health workers volunteered in helping those who cannot afford medical services.
A. Fortunately C. Probably
B. Objectively D. Truthfully

47. Which of the following sentences used correct adverbs?

A. I strongly believe that nothing is permanent in this world but change.
B. He did his work actual.
C. She is pretty sure of her answers.
D. Henry complete miss his family.

48. The frontliners work ____________ to protect and give the best service for the people.
A. hard B. barely C. anxious D. desperately

49. Which among the adverbs below expresses unhappiness because of failing to meet
expectations?
A. Disappointingly C. Unfortunately
B. Disapprovingly D. Unluckily

50. What adjective that shows positive emotion?

A. harsh B. supportive C. regretful D. desperate
KEY ANSWERS: ENGLISH 8

1. D 26. D
2. A 27. C
3. D 28. A
4. B 29. B
5. C 30. A
6. D 31. B
7. C 32. D
8. D 33. C
9. D 34. C
10. D 35. D
11. D 36. B
12. B 37. D
13. A 38. D
14. D 39. B
15. A 40. D
16. D 41. C
17. C 42. A
18. D 43. C
19. A 44. A
20. A 45. C
21. D 46. A
22. B 47. A
23. C 48. A
24. C 49. A
25. A 50. B