KIPIT AGRO-FISHERY HIGH SCHOOL- LOPOC EXTENSION

LOPOC,LABASON,ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE

3rd QUARTER EXAMINATION

ENGLISH 8
Read and understand each question and choose the correct answer, correct answer only if you’ll choose the wrong answer
you’ll not get the correct answer. Write your correct answers on the separate sheet of paper.
1. What are the three general divisions of Philippine literature?
a. The Legendary and Epic Age, The Spanish Occupation and The Chinese Occupation
b. The Spanish Occupation, The Chinese Occupation and The Arabian Occupation
c. The Chinese Occupation, The Spanish Occupation and The Korean Occupation
d. The Legendary and Epic Age, The Spanish Occupation and The American Occupation
2. What epic is from Ilocos?
a. Hudhud and Alim c. Biag ni Lam-ang
b. Bantugan d. Bidasari
3. Who is the author of Florante at Laura?
a. Prancisco Baltazar c. Fransisco Baltazar(Balagtas)
b. Fransisco Balagtas d. Prancisco Baltazar(Balagtas)
4. It was a type of drama that became extremely popular and its subject matter was always a conflict between the Christians
and the Moros(the Mohammedan Moors).
a. Maru-maru c.Corrido and Awit
b. Moores d. Moro-moro
5. Who wrote these two masterpieces: Touch Me Not and The Subversive or The Reign of Greed?
a. Antonio Luna c. Jose Rizal
b. Juan Luna d. Emilio Aguinaldo
Square will be used with a different meaning in each sentence. Find out the correct meaning of square in the sentences
given.
6. They will perform a square dance.
a. A kind of dance c. Satisfying Meal
b. Geometrical Figure d. Adjust or set yourself right
7. This figure is a square.
a. A kind of dance c. Satisfying Meal
b. Geometrical Figure d. Adjust or set yourself right
8. Let us give him a square meal.
a. A kind of dance c. Satisfying Meal
b. Geometrical Figure d. Adjust or set yourself right
9. Try to square yourself.
a. A kind of dance c. Satisfying Meal
b. Geometrical Figure d. Adjust or set yourself right
10. According to Leon Comber, why do Filipinos write good short stories?
a. Many of the best short stories came from the Philippines because Filipino writers felt at ease using English as a medium
of instruction.
b. Filipinos are smart and they’re untenably very good in English at any field.
c. A and B
d. None of the above
11. Why do you think we have so many epics when other countries only have one?
a. The epic age produced a wealth of literature.
b. We are creative and artistic, we don’t limit ourselves.
c. They were obliged before to write so many epics to inspire the people today.
d. It is their hobby to write so many epics.
 Analyze and identify which type of context clue are the following sentences.
12. You must try to fulfill your oath because it is a solemn promise.
a. Restatement c. Example
b. Definition d. Multiple meanings, depending on neighboring words
13. The result of the investigation is unpredictable. No one knows what the result will be.
a. Restatement c. Example
b. Definition d. Multiple meanings, depending on neighboring words
14. She went into seclusion. No one came to see her, and she refused to see anyone.
a. Restatement c. Example
b. Definition d. Multiple meanings, depending on neighboring words
15. It indicates which of the possible meanings of a word is intended by the writer or speaker.
a. Restatement c. Example
b. Definition d. Context Clues
16. It is a syllable or syllables place before a root word to form a new word.
a. Suffix b. Affix c. Prefix d. Netflix
Identify the meaning of the following prefixes.
17. Circum-
a. Equal b. Around c. Into d. Within
18. Dis-
a. Opposite, away from c. Opposite of, not
b. Bad, wrong d. Back, again
19. Mal-, Mis-
a. Opposite, away from c. Opposite of, not
b. Bad, wrong d. Back, again
20. Un-
a. Opposite, away from c. Opposite of, not
b. Bad, wrong d. Back, again
21. These are the words that are pronounced in the same way but are different in spelling and meaning.
a. Synonyms b. Antonyms c. Homonayms d. Homonyms
Which word in each line is not a synonym of the other words?
22. Dig Pull Drag
a. Dig c. Drag
b. Pull
23. Charitable Able Merciful
a. Charitable c. Merciful
b. Able
24. Youthful Juvenile Senile
a. Youthful b. Juvenile c. Senile
25. It pressures you into wearing a certain style of clothing because it is the ‘’in’’ thing by capitalizing on your desire to belong
to the group.
a. Bandwagon c. Transfer
b. Testimonial d. Card Stacking
26. It uses a famous person to recommend a product or idea.
a. Bandwagon c. Transfer
b. Testimonial d. Card Stacking
27. This type of propaganda technique is using words that will make the reader feel strongly about someone or something.
a. Bandwagon c. Transfer
b. Testimonial d. Emotional words
28. Many people called her beautiful, but why did Sinagtala not believe such praises?
a. They were telling lies. c. It’s unbelievable
b. Sinagtala is simply humble. d.Sinagtala is not beautiful at all.
29. How did they measure time in the Maguindanao area?
a. Observing the sun and moon c. Observing the Talisay and Camagong trees growth
b. They made their own calendar
30. What was the heirloom that the withered grandmother gave her newborn granddaughter?
a. Small, pallid pearl c. Bracelet
b. Necklace
31. Walang Gulat was the son of the chief of…
a. Maynilad c. Both barangay
b. Pasigan
32. Sinagtala had…..
a. Only one small pearl c. Only one big pearl
b. A string of pearls
33. Lakambini’s famous pearls come from….
a. Far-off Japan c. Maynilad
b. Maguindanao
34. Sinagtala was…
a. More beautiful than Lakambini c. As beautiful as Lakambini
b. Not as beautiful as Lakambini
35. The pearls were…
a. Really stolen by the accused c. Taken by someone else
b. Hidden by the owner
36. Her father preferred…
a. Integrity c. Riches above all else
b. Life
37. Whom did Sinagtala see near the river?
a. Lakambini b. Magiting c. Makisig d. House-slave
38. Who tried to save Sinagtala from humiliating and dangerous trial?
a. Lakambini b. Magiting c. Makisig d. House-slave
39. Was Sinagtala indeed flirting with Walang Gulat?
a. No b. Yes c. Maybe d. I don’t know
40. The speakers are generally given few minutes to supplement or alter their previous statements in the light of what has been
brought out in the discussion. The purpose of this is to discover the truth not to win an argument.
a. Forum c. Chairperson
b. Group discussion d. Discussion leaders
Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals.
41. It _________ rain tomorrow.
a. Must b. Should c. May d. Would
42. It’s not very cloudy yet, but it ____rain.
a. Must b. Should c. Might d. Would
43. It _____rain, but it is not common this time of year.
a. Must b. Should c. May d. Could
44. What did Guno and Kuoyo do to the sleeping hadji one night?
a. They killed the hadji.
b. They robbed the belongings of the hadji
c. They helped him from danger.
d. None of the above
45. What was Koyo’s view of the river?
a. The river isn’t flooded. C. The river has no water at all.
b. The river is flooded. D. The river is shallow.
46. What did they land on?
a. Deep river c. Dry riverbed
b. Shallow rocky river d. flooded river
47. It is a speech that is intended to to convince an audience to do something or decide on something that is favorable to the
speaker.
a. Political Speech c. Entertainment Speech
b. Graduation Speech d. Persuasive Speech
48. Mainland Southeast Asia includes….
a. Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
b. Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
c. Thailand, Korea, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
d. Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, China and Vietnam.
49. Walang Gulat and Magiting were…
a. One and the same person c. Only spirits
b. Two different individuals
50. It is usually placed on the back pages of a book or a paper.
a. Bibliography b. Autobiography c. Authors d. Content
51. What are the three inevitable that all of us cannot escape?
a. Love, peace, hope c. Old age, disease, and death
b. Hatred, destiny, faith
52. Is there someone can carry his property even after his death?
a. No b. Yes c. Maybe d. I don’t know
53. Which of the five senses is not stated on The Three Evils
a. Pretty sight c. Savory taste
b. Delightful sound d. Truthful intuition
54. It is the whirlpool of Samsara.
a. Cycles of life b. Cycles of birth c. Cycles of fate d. Cycles of dream
55. What are the two classes of human society?
a. Fat and thin c. Tall and short
b. Haves and have-nots d. Man and woman
56. Whom did the Have-nots depend for living?
a. Family b. Government c. Haves d. All of the above
57. What are the four causes of death?
a. Kamma, frame of mind, weather, and food.
b. Famine, frame of mind, weather, and food.
c. Kamma, war, weather, and food.
d. Kamma, frame of mind, weather, and water.
58. What is Padaythabin?
a. Tree of knowledge b. Tree of life c. Tree of Destiny d. Tree of Fulfillment
59. Why did the people smile whenever they heard the names of Guno and Koyo?
a. Because they were so funny and hilarious.
b. Because the real meaning of their names doesn’t define them at all.
c. Guno and Koyo were very good and helpful.
d. All of the above
60. It is the long narrative epic love verse written in lyrical verse intended to be sung to the accompaniment of dancing.
a. Klon’s pet ton b. Ramakien c. Awit d. Corrido

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