Lirio M Escaño National High School

Carit-an, Patnongon, Antique

FIRST QUARTER LONG TEST IN ENGLISH 8

Name: _______________________________________ Grade & Section: ____________________
Directions: Read each question carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. I meandered through the Robinsons mall taking time 9. The Following is a sample of a bibliography entry in
looking at all clothes in the windows. Chicago Manual of style format, what is wrong with
A. hurried C. ran the format of this sample?
B. wandered D. sleep
Ferre, Loisa.”Women in the Philippines: Inspiring
2. After the heavy rains, the streams become murky; in and Empowered. “Filipina Society, Accessed July
fact, the water was so cloudy you couldn’t see the 8, 2011.
bottom. https://filipinasociety.org.philippines/women-
A. cloudy C. philippines- inspiring-and-empowered
clear
B. bottomless D. A. the format of the data accessed
shiny B. the proper indention
C. the proper punctuations
3. The newlyweds agreed to be very frugal in their D. the way the author’s name is written
shopping because they wanted to save enough 10. _________ refers to any materials or information
money to buy a house. taken from the internet.
A. economical C. interested A. social media C. Instagram
B. wasteful D. filled B. online D. YouTube

4. She thinks the house is valuable, but it is incorrect. 11. If you are sick, you ___________go to work. You’ll
The house is worthless. What type of context clue is infect everyone there.
being used in the sentence? A. ought to C. need to
A. Synonym C. Antonym
B. Definition D. Comparison B. don’t have to D. could not

5. The COVID-19 like Spanish influenza is a virus that 12. Drivers __________ follow traffic signs and symbols.
occurred worldwide affecting over a large number of A. Need C. cannot
people. B. must D. might
A. disaster C. curse 13. Which of the following statements is TRUE about
B. disease D. prevention modal noun responsibility?
A. It is the quality or state of being able.
6. ________is used when citing two or more authors in B. It is the quality or state of being
a text. responsible.
A. authors name C. copy right C. It is the condition or fact of being possible.
B. et al D. social media D. It is the quality or state of being in need.

7. Why is it important to cite the sources of information 14. What modal verb is used in giving advice or
that you used in your research? suggestion?
A. It is required by the teacher is generally part A. should/shall C. can
of the essay
B. To give credit to the author B. must D. might
C. It is generally part of the essay 15. The following statements are true, EXCEPT;
D. To show that you made effort I doing your A. Modal verbs are used to add information
assignment to the main verb
B. Modal nouns are mostly names of qualities
8. What is bibliography? or states
A. A list of resources you would like at the C. Modal nouns are different from modal
future verbs in a way that they also express
B. A geographic study of an area modal meanings.
C. A work written about a living individual D. Modal nouns are different from modal
D. A list of works utilized by an individual verbs in the way they are used in a
when researching a topic sentence.
16. You have ideas to share to solve the problem
___________nobody listens.
A. since C. then
23. Which of the following sentences uses linking verb
B. but D. and that helps express an opinion?
A. You do know that your parents can help
17. The COVID-19 patients suffered several symptoms you in times of need.
or signs _____________, decreased appetite, and B. You made the right decision in sharing
loss of smell, dry cough and sore throat. your problems to me.
A. namely C. and C. You should talk to a guidance counselor
B. since D. however when you feel sad.
D. You are brave enough to tell what you
18. ___________home quarantine period, persons truly feel.
below 21 years old and senior citizens were not
allowed to go out. 24. You must avoid vices like taking illegal drugs,
A. Although C. Because drinking alcohol and smoking for they
_______harmful to your health.
B. During D. After A. seem C. are
B. look D. believe
19. Which of the following sentences use Addition as
transitional signal correctly? 25. My parents make me _______ to do my best in my
A. I’m grateful to have a friend like you who’s studies.
there whenever I need someone to talk to, A. amused C. satisfied
and I thank God for giving you. B. cleared D. inspired
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. “Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE, the word
itself says “I’M POSSIBLE”! -Audrey
20. The education faces the “new normal”, learners are Hepburn
very eager to start the school year, furthermore,
they are excited to learn. What is the function of
underlined word? -GOOD LUCK-
A. Addition C. Comparison
B. B. Cause/Effect D. Chronology
21. It is recommended by health experts that a person Prepared by:
ought to ____________ eight hours a day.
A. sleep C. sing Aiza B. Barayoga
B. eat D. dance
Nelissa Pearl S. Coloma
22. I _________everything that I do. Maybe, I should English Teacher
start looking at the brighter side of things.
A. shout C. doubt
B. speak D. suggest