Magsaysay National High School

Pre Final Examination

English 8

Name:_______________________ Year & Sec.__________________

I-Read carefully and understand the questions given. Encircle the best answer in each number.
1. In the song entitled “Kaleidoscope World” What is the meaning of lines below?
Every color and every hue
Is represented by me and you
Take a slide in the slope
Take a look in the kaleidoscope
Spinnin‘ round, make it twirl
In this kaleidoscope world
a. Unity amidst Diversity b. Similarities of People c. Beautiful World d. Beautiful image
2. During the Period of Emergence, which of the following statement is NOT true?
a. Many Filipinos suffered because of the soldiers who invaded our country
b. The English language was widely used in writing during this period.
c. Movies became popular during this period
d. It was a very fruitful year because every Filipino became rich
3. In the selection “Pliant like a Bamboo” What does pliant‘mean?
a. Breakable b. Bending without breaking c. Being confident d. Weak
4. Who is the author of the selection “Pliant like a Bamboo” ?
a. I.V. Mallari b. NVM Gonzales c. Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil d. None of the above
5. Excerpt from the text; The mango tree stood fast. It would not yield. What does it means?
a. Humble b. Proud c. Strong d. Flexible
6. The Filipino can’t compare to anything.
a. True b. False
7. The Filipinos bend and sway just like the bamboo when there are problems but still remain standing after.
a. True b. False
Identify the simple past tense of underlined word in each sentence.
8. She read a book.
a. Readed b. reads c. read d. reading
9. Caerlle Zaine know the plan
a. Knowing b. known c. knew d.knows
10. It is a narrative taken from author’s imagination
a. Narrative Text b. Fictional Narrative c. Nonfiction Narrative d. Essay
11. It is about events that actually happened like history or person’s life.
a. Narrative Text b. Fictional Narrative c. Nonfiction Narrative d. Essay
Read the short paragraph below to the students. Let them choose their answer from the given options.
12. Cats are affectionate, cute, and independent. Unlike dogs, cats can stay alone if you go away on a trip.
They do not need to be walked and are easy to potty train. Also, cats do not bark, so your neighbors will not
have any noise to complain about. If someone wants to have a pet, a cat is great choice.
a. Cats are independent
b. Dogs are a lot of work
c. Cats are great pets
d. Pets are hard work
13. Exercise is crucial to our lives. Doctors recommend we exercise at least two times a week. Exercise does
not necessarily need to be done in the gym; it can consist of an outdoor walk or bike ride. It not only controls
weight, but it combats many health conditions and diseases. Another added benefit to exercise is its mood
boosting qualities.
a. Bike riding is good exercise
b. The importance of exercise
c. Exercise can be done anywhere
d. Gyms are bad
14. The restaurant ads will entice you to buy their product. What is the meaning of the underlined word?
a. To take out a substance from something
b. To attract
c. Extremely good
d. None of the above

15. Sometimes, they like to eat ________-done steak from restaurant.

a. Fine b.sound c. well d. make
16. A collocation is two or more words that __________________________.
a. Often go together b. have a similar meaning c. must be used together d. All of the above
17. Which is a very common collocation?
a. Quick food b. fast food c. rapid food d. express food
18. What is the title song who sang by Mikee Bustos. It’s parody about different foods all over the world. The
tune of the song is “Cheer leader “
a. Biggs b. Big Plater c. Big Eater d. Big Foods
19. Who is the author of a narrative text entitled “Where’s the Patis”?
a. I.V. Mallari b. NVM Gonzales c. Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil d. None of the above
20. In the elements of the story, it is the highest dramatic intensity or the turning point.
a. Rising Action b. Climax c. Exposition d. Falling action
21. Through this, the writer show the time, place and culture use in writing the article.
a. Setting b.Mood c. Time Order d. Character
22. The writers use words to develop the atmosphere of the narrative.
a. Setting b.Mood c. Time Order d. Character
23. _______________ is a meeting of persons face to face to talk over something special. Usually, an
interview is made to obtain information from the interviewee.
a. Interview b.Survey c. Q and A d. TV show
24. The following are some pointer for an interview EXCEPT one.
a. Have some background knowledge on the subject matter
b. Prepare the questions you want to ask.
c. Record the voice of an interviewee without asking permission
d. Have a notebook ready for notes
25. Filipinos ____________ Americans both suffered a lot of damages and lives lost during the war
as early as b. as good as c. as soon as d. as well as
26. It would have been more progressive _______________ the Japanese soldier left our country early.
a. first b. if c. primarily d. unless
27. The radio broadcasted the stories of heroism _______ the Japanese soldiers forbade them to do it.
a. although b. because c.since d. while
28. It shows the beginning of the story. It also introduces the characters and the setting of the story.
a. Exposition b. Climax c. Resolution d. Falling Action
29. It is the problem presented in the story through the clash between the main character and other forces.
a. Exposition b. Conflict c. Resolution d. Falling Action
30. It is the opposition between the main character and other characters in the story.
a. Man Vs. Society b.Man vs. Himself c. Man vs. Man d. Man vs Animals
31. Filipinos are obviously indolent. The underlined word function as a/an
a. Adjective b. Adverb c. Noun d. Verb
32. The Filipinos found a safe refuge in the middle of the forest? Which of the following words has the same
meaning with the underlined word?
a. Camp b. Library c. Hospital d. shelter
33. Is there a way to address these similarities and differences of learners?
a. Yes. Through knowing the strength and weakness of an individual.
b. Yes. Through having a long patience
c.No. Because we different likes and dislikes
d. A and B
34. They _______________ different ways to achieve freedom.
a. used b. welcomed c. knew d. came
35. The Japanese ____________to our country
a. used b. welcomed c. knew d. came

36. What is the function of theme in a narrative text?

a. Writers tell us insights about life
b. It show the time and place
c. Writers use words to develop the atmosphere of the narrative
d.All of the above

37. What is the purpose of time order in a narrative text?

a. These are the objects in the narrative
b. This is the time, place and culture of narrative
c. Writers organize their narrative according to time to make it understandable for the readers.
d. Writers tell us insights about life
Read the paragraph and identify the main idea and supporting details.

a. read your cookie recipe thoroughly before baking

b. The Paragraph explains about how to make perfect cookies
c. Make sure that you have all the necessary ingredients
d. use good tools and utensils.
e. use top quality ingredients
Remember, if something is worth doing, it is worth doing correctly. That said, the key to making perfect cookies
is merely a matter of preparation and precision. To begin with, read your cookie recipe thoroughly before
baking. Make sure that you have all the necessary ingredients before you continue. Next, use good tools and
utensils. Sometimes, the craftsperson is only as good as his or her tools. By using good tools, you minimize
mistakes and improve the quality of your product. Last, use top quality ingredients. Unlike characters in
fairytales, you can't turn lead into gold. If you use poor quality materials, you'll create inferior products. So, to
make perfect cookies you should use the highest quality materials available. Bon a petite!
Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided. The answer will get in the box above.
Main Idea Supporting Details

_______38. ________39.

________40.

_________41.

42. They________close to hitting each other.

a. came b. took c. brought
43.The radio kept on informing the people about the war ____________they need to find shelter for their own.
a. although b. because c. unless d. until
44. The Philippines gained its independence from the Japanese ______thousands of lives were sacrificed.
a. Although b. Primarily c. Unless d. Until
45. The Filipino achieved the peace ______of their bravery.
a. Although b.because c. first d. finally
46.it was really urgent for the general to call the president. What is the classification of the underlined word?
a. Action Word b. Describing word c. Naming word d. Replacing word
47. What is best thing you learned from the story entitled “Pliant like a Bamboo”?
a. I learn that we don’t need to judge something or someone through their physical appearance.
b. We must know how to become more flexible
c. We must know how to strong
d. We are also like a mango tree even though we are confident enough, there is possibility to bar down.
48. Which statement below describes best about the importance of a character in a narrative text?
a. These are the people or any animated objects in narrative which add life to it. Without it, there is no narrative
will happen.
b. they are the one who acted upon and gives life to the narrative text
c. It is important in writing a narrative text to give direction
d. It plays as vital role through representing the story.
49. Collocations sound “right” to native English speakers because they
a. sound unnatural b. more grammatical c. more natural d. none of the above
50. Collocations can be divided into several type such as __________collocations.
a. verb+noun b. subject+object c. first + second d. third +fourth

Prepared by:

ARMELA C. SERVIDAD
Subject Teacher