Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOILO
Luna St., La Paz, Iloilo City
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UNIFIED TEST IN GRADE 8 ENGLISH
FOURTH QUARTER

Name:____________________________ Gr. & Sec____________________ Score: _______

Read and analyze each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer
sheet.

1. Anise’s mother taught her to never let anyone degrade her, so now she demands respect in all
of her relationships. What does degrade mean?
A. Humiliate B. Dignify C. Praise D. Adore
2. If we paint our room blue, my mom will be happy but my dad will be discontented. The word
‘discontented’ may mean any of the following except:
A. Unhappy B. Dissatisfied C. Disgruntle D. Satisfied
3. Catherine finally threw the withering sampaguitas when she saw the petals fell. Withering in the
sentence means:
A. Blooming B. Growing C. Dying D. Thriving
4. The mood in the church became very solemn when the bride began to walk down the aisle.
Which among the following is not a synonym of the word solemn?
A. Heartfelt B. Formal C. Earnest D. Frivolous
5. His father was angry when he gave him a look of disdain. What does disdain mean?
A. Respect B. Honor C. Disrespect D. None of the choices is correct
6. Gordon wasn't sure that he cut out the shapes uneven, but his teacher assured him that his
shapes were perfectly symmetrical. Which among the following is the opposite of the italicized
word?
A. Even B. Proportional C. Aligned D. Unequal
7. Juan was gratified when his teacher told him he was the top student.
Select the synonym of the italicized word.
A. Disappointed B. Pleased C. Unhappy D. Disrespected
8. Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
A. After washing my car, I waxed it.
B. She called her boyfriend because she missed him.
C. Growing wild in the forest, we picked tiny blossoms.
D. After talking with our veterinarian, I felt better about the prognosis.
9. Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
A. Pausing to congratulate Barbara, the conversation continued.
B. After sweating in Reavis Hall throughout the summer, I am ready for winter.
C. Having taught phonology every semester for the last five years, he was eager to
teach syntax.
D. Having worked for the company for twenty years, I was surprised to learn that
my retirement benefits would not be sufficient.
10. Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
A. While I was speaking to the police officer, the phone rang.
B. Happy about his promotion, John whistled all the way home.
C. After talking with our veterinarian, I felt better about the prognosis.
D. Having failed the test, Coleen was helped by her teacher prepared for the next one.
11. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
A. Looking at the stars, we saw a meteor flash across the sky.
B. When she was a baby, Sarah’s mother was very strict.
C. The deer bounded into the woods shaking in panic.
D. The fish were photographed at the pier that we caught.
12. Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier?
A. With arms full of boxes, he ran to the car.
B. Lionel sold his bicycle with four speeds to a friend.
C. Balanced on one leg, the boys stared at the flamingo.
D. The watch that broke was his favorite gift.

13. Which one of the following sentences is written in the active voice?
 A. Accidents are witnessed every day.
B. It is said that definite steps can be taken to prevent many accidents.
C. Few people think seriously of doing something about accidents.
D. Accidents are considered by most people as unavoidable.
14. Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?
A. The effects of cyanide are well known.
B. Having left the building, Elvis never returned.
C. I would not provoke that man if I were you.
D. They considered their options.
15. Which of the following sentences is not in the active voice?
A. Beautiful giraffes roam the savannah
B. The flat tire was changed by Sue.
C. We are going to watch a movie tonight.
D. I ran the obstacle course in record time.
16. Which choice correctly converts the following active-voice sentence into the passive
voice? “You should congratulate your sister on her academic achievement.”
A. “Your sister should congratulate on her academic achievement.”
B. “Your sister should be congratulated on her academic achievement.”
C. “Your sister should congratulate on her academic achievement by you.”
D. “Your sister on her academic achievement should be congratulated.”
17. Find the correct sentence in INDIRECT speech which matches to this sentence in DIRECT
speech. Mary asks, "Are you ok, Harry?"
A. Mary asked if harry was ok?
B. Mary asks if Harry was ok.
C. Mary asks Harry if he was ok.
D. Mary told Harry he was ok.
18. Which of the following sentences are the correct form of INDIRECT speech if the sentence
below is in DIRECT speech Kelly said, "I am feeling sick today."
A. Kelly is feeling sick today.
B. Kelly says that she is feeling sick today.
C. Kelly says that today she is feeling sick.
D. Kelly said that she was feeling sick that day.
19. Which is the correct sentence in DIRECT speech if using the INDIRECT sentence that
follows as a guild? The teacher ordered the children to do their homework.
A. The teacher asked, "Children, do your homework!"
B. The teacher ordered, Children, do your homework!
C. The teacher ordered, "Children, do your homework!"
D. The teacher ordered "Children, do your homework!"
20. How is this following sentence in DIRECT speech incorrect? John said, "How are you today?'
A. Missing commas
B. Missing inverted commas
C. Missing capital letters inside inverted comma
D. Missing capital letters outside inverted commas
21. What punctuation mark needs to be added to the following sentence in DIRECT speech
James asked "Are you coming to my house today?"
A. . B. : C. ! D. ,
22. When using direct quotations in your writing, which of the following should be placed outside the
set of quotation marks?
A. Question mark B. Semicolon C. Period D. Comma
23. Uncle Jeff is really _________________ man.
A. an old sweet B. a sweet old C. an sweet old D. a sweet but old
24. I am drinking from a ____________ cup.
A. small English tea C. English small tea
B. tea small English D. English tea small
25. The multi-awarded musicians also wrote ____________ songs for their loved ones.
A. many wonderful sentimental C. sentimental wonderful many
B. wonderful many sentimental D. many sentimental wonderful

Choose the appropriate cohesive devices to connect ideas/make the sentences correct.

26. Prices fell by more than 20% last year. ____________, sales increased by 15%.
A. moreover B. likewise C. as a result D. otherwise

27. We couldn’t contact him __________ we didn’t have his number.

 A. and B. so C. because D. or
28. His interest in music led him to study piano teaching, _________ he became a piano teacher.
a. and b. so c. but d. for
29. The soccer field is under an inch of rain water, ____________, the opening game will have to be
postponed.
A. likewise B. although C. consequently D. shortly
30. George and William disappeared into another room. _____________, they emerged wearing
clown costumes.
A. In a few minutes B. After C. Meanwhile D. Then

Choose the correct tense (simple past or past perfect) of the given verb to fill in the blanks.

31. The children (not/do) _______ their homework, so they (be) _______ in trouble.
A. did not – had been C. had not did – were
B. had not done – were D. had not do - are
32. The lights (go) _______ off because we (not/pay) _____________ the electricity bill.
A. went – hadn’t paid C. goes – hadn’t pay
B. gone – didn’t pay D. went – did not pay
33. I (not/have) ________ breakfast when he (arrive) __________.
A. didn’t have – arrived C. hadn’t have – had arrived
B. don’t have – arrive D. hadn’t had - arrived
34. The teacher (compute) ________ the grades when the students (submit) ______ their
projects.
A. computed – submitted C. have computed - submit
B. had computed – submitted D. computes – have submitted
35. We (not/be)_________ able to go into the concert because we (not/bring)_______ our
tickets.
A. were not – had not brought C. had not been – did not bring
B. are not – did not bring D. were not – did not bring

Literature

36. The epic hero is the ____________ in an epic poem.

A. supporting character B. protagonist C. supernatural aid D. author
37. This is considered as all-seeing and all-knowing, and shares every character's
perspective with the audience.
A. Legendary Hero B. Omniscient Narrator C. Gods D. Supernatural elements
38. The plot and characters are shaped by supernatural and other-worldly elements, such
as time travel, space travel, immortality, gods, demons, angels, mythical creatures, and
superpowers.
A. Legendary Hero B. Omniscient Narrator C. Gods D. Supernatural elements
39. This element may be overly formal or exaggerated, using many decorative literary devices.
A. Expansive Setting B. Writing Style C. Human emotions D. Plot
40. The hero's adventure spans across time and space, even to other worlds and dimensions.
A. Expansive Setting B. Writing Style C. Human emotions D. Plot

For Numbers 41 - 45

Read the following paragraphs carefully and answer the follow up questions. Write the letter
of the correct answer before the number.

The books I enjoy the most are travel books. I like reading about different countries and
the famous places there. When I go on holiday, I always buy lots of books about the place I am
visiting. Travel books help you to understand a place.

41. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

A. Different types of books
B. The speaker’s favorite books
C. The speaker’s appreciation for travel books
D. None of the above

42. Which sentence in the paragraph is the topic sentence?

A. First sentence C. Third Sentence
 B. Second sentence D. Fourth Sentence
43. According to the speaker, what are the books he enjoys most?
A. Science fiction books B. Young Adult novels C. Travel books D. Both A & B
44. According to the text, what is the significance of travel books?
A. They help us understand a place
B. They help us have knowledge about the culture
C. They help us decide which places are worth going to
D. All of the above
45. What does the speaker like about reading travel books?
A. He likes looking at the picture of a place
B. He enjoys collecting travel books
C. He likes reading about different countries and the famous places there.
D. None of the above

Based on the following sentences, identify which among the following is a/an (A) news report, (B) opinion
article, (C) feature article, and (D) sports article.
Write only the letter of your choice on the space provided after each item.

46. Expect grandiose launch of Iloilo Dinagyang festival 2018! Iloilo is all set for the grand launch of
the Dinagyang Festival’s 50th anniversary celebration. (iloilometropolitan.com)

47. Bronze medal finish for PH wheelchair basketball in 2017 ASEAN Para Games. The men’s
wheelchair 5-on-5 team edged Myanmar, 49-41, in the battle for 3rd on Friday, Sept. 22 at the
Malaysia International trade and Exhibition Centre in Kula Lumpur. (rappler.com)

48. A nation in disarray. This is the current state of the Philippines a little over a year Duterte
became president. There is a tragic reversal of all the good achievements of the country.
(thedailyguardian.net)

49. Skating competition at Iloilo Esplanade. The Iloilo City Sports Development Division under the
city government will host skating competition dubbed “Drive Five” at the Public Skate Park at the
Esplanade 1 extension, Sept. 30, 2017. (thedailyguardian.net)

50. THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG-Iloilo) will conduct an oil spill response exercise as part of the
celebration of the Maritime Week on Sept. 25 to 30, 2017. PCG-Iloilo Commander Lieutenant Ramil
Palabrica said the simulation activity will be conducted on Sept 29 at the Iloilo River.
(thedailyguardian.net)

Prepared by:

MA. DENIA B. AVANCE – Janiuay NCHS

KATHLEEN ANN F. BALDOZA- Iloilo NHS
JOSEPH S. BELGERA – San Enrique NHS
JULIET C. MAGBANUA – Mina NHS
FEL ANGELIE G. MENGUILLO – Duenas GCHS
GLENDA S. TALON- Btac. Nuevo NCHS