DR. MANUEL T. CASES SR.

NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL
ENGLISH 8
SUMMATIVE TEST 1ST QUARTER

NAME :______________________________________ SECTION: _________________

I.Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word. Write the letter of your answer on the blank before the
number.
____1. Teachers are known for being loquacious. They love to talk about ideas. What is the meaning of the underlined
word?
A. communicative B. reserved C. restrained D. silent
____2. According to the president, until a vaccine is available, face to face conduct of classes is not allowed.
A. cure B. immunization C. medicine D. vitamin
____3. Online and modular classes are some of the modalities that the Department of Education will offer for this school
year to avoid hampering the education of learners.
A. continuing B. delaying C. frustrating D. resuming
____4. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic can be seen worldwide.
A. circumstance B. epidemic C. predicament D. situation
____5. Teachers are known for being loquacious. They love to talk about ideas.
A. communicative B. reserved C. restrained D. silent
____6. Snakes, sharks, and crocodiles are common predators of smaller animals.
A. carnivores B. herbivores C. hunters D. victims
____7. It was a frigid night despite being in the summer season.
A. very cold B. very cozy C. very hot D. very warm
____8. Serenity, a state of being calm, is one of the important traits that a person should possess especially during
difficult and stressful times.
A. anxiety B. confusion C. imagination D. tranquility
____9. The Education Week Celebration was spearheaded by the English Language Department.
A. introduced B. led C. originated D. participated
____10. All medical practitioners, including the army and police forces, are our frontliners in this pandemic; thus, they
lead in fighting against the COVID-19 disease.
A. followers B. leaders C. observers D. participants
II. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write it on the blank provided.
____11. The word "bibliography" originated from the Greek words ‘biblion’ meaning a book and ‘graphia’ meaning to
_______. A. copy B. listen C. read D. write
____12. What punctuation is used to separate the information in a bibliography entry?
A. comma B. period C. exclamation point D. quotation mark
____13. Which of the following refers to any materials or information taken from the internet?
A. Instagram B. Online C. social media D. YouTube
____14. What does the Latin phrase et al. mean?
A. among others B. and others C. for example D. with others
____15. Which part of a report can bibliography be found? It can be found in the _______.
A. middle of a research C. beginning of a research
B. last page of a research D. introduction part of a research
____16. Which should NOT be a purpose for creating an annotated bibliography? It should not be created to ________.
A. avoid plagiarism C. help other researchers
B. burden writers in doing their research D. show respect to the author of the source used
____17. Maria is annotating or marking a book source which she used for her report in Human Body Parts. In which part
of the book can she find the year of publication?
A. back cover B. copyright page C. cover page D. table of contents
____18. Which of the following statements is TRUE about bibliography? It is a ________.
A. sample of books to read later
B. list of sources used in a research
C. place to go and check out books
 D. list of books students need to buy
____19. Which of the following bibliography entries contains a complete information of the source?
A. Amparo, Elmer. The Government of Early Philippine Society. Lipad Publishing Group.
B. Pamano, Alma, and Burdeos, Kris. “The Beautiful Islands of Dinagat.” One Mindanao.
C. Yagong, Michelle and Pineda Afonso. “Festivals in the Philippines.”
D. Zapico, Leo. “First Filipino Bags Gold in Olympics.” National Press, Aug. 17, 2018.
____20. Why is it important to cite the sources of information that you used in your research? It is important because it
___________.
A. gives credit to the author C. is generally a part of an essay
B. is required by the teacher D. shows you made an effort in doing your assignment
III. Choose the correct modal to complete each sentence. Write the letter of your answer on the blank before the
number.
____21. I have a friend who has the ________ to read minds.
A. ability B. possibility C. request D. permission
____22. My mother is ________ coming home late tonight because of the heavy traffic.
A. obligately B. possibly C. ably D. promisingly
____23. My sister is ________ supportive of my hobby.
A. possibly B. decidedly C. obligately D. necessarily
____24. Everyone ________ obey the health protocols given by the government to prevent the spread of the virus and
stop the pandemic.
A. can B. cannot C. may D. must
____25. My father works abroad, but he promised that he ________ return home on my graduation day.
A. can B. may C. must D. will
____26. Tonton dances ________ during the party.
A. necessarily B. surely C. ably D. certainly
____27. Students have a/an ________ to study hard.
A. likelihood B. willingness C. promise D. obligation
____28 . I played ________ with my friends.
A. surely B. permissively C. certainly D. promisingly
____29. You ________ study hard to pass the test and make it to the top.
A. could B. might C. should D. would
____30. There is a ______ of rain tomorrow.
A. decision B. request C. possibility D. necessity
 DR. MANUEL T. CASES SR. NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL
ENGLISH 8
2nd SUMMATIVE TEST 1ST QUARTER

NAME :______________________________________ SECTION: _________________

I. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition signals in each of the sentences below. Choose the letter of
the correct answer. Write your answer on the blank provided.
_____1. Residents complain bitterly about the trash thrown anywhere, _____ these same people are the ones doing
it.
A. although B. and C. moreover D. yet
_____2. _____ most people are concerned about COVID-19, they hope for a vaccine.
A. Because B. Still C. As a result D. Even though
_____3. The plan of a city-wide lockdown gained many reactions from the people; _____, positive and negative
opinions were expressed.
A. despite B. however C. that is D. in addition
_____4. There are many things one can do at home to be productive. _____, one can listen to music while doing
household chores, do gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and the like.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
_____5. _____ the problems with the internet connectivity, these did not stop the teachers from participating in the
series of webinars given.
A. And B. Despite C. However D. Moreover
_____6. 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
_____7. As education faces the ‘new normal’, learners are very eager to start the school year. _____, they are
excited to learn.
A. Although B. Despite C. Furthermore D. Yet
_____8. _____ most people are primarily concerned about COVID-19, they hope for a vaccine.
A. Because B. Still C. As a result D. Even though
_____9. There are many things one can do at home to be productive. _____, one can listen to music while doing
household chores, do gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and the like.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
_____10. 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
_____11. _____ 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
_____12. 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
_____13. Some city folks choose to live on a farmland. _____, they have to adjust to its slow pace, quietness, and
the absence of cable and internet connectivity.
A. Because B. Consequently C. Despite D. Such as
_____14. 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
_____15. The plan of a city-wide lockdown gained many reactions from the people, _____ positive and negative
opinions were expressed.
A. despite B. however C. that is D. in addition
II. Choose the letter of the best answer in each item below. Write your answer on the blank provided.
_____16. If you have problems, you ____________ visit the guidance office or talk to someone you trust.
A. could B. would C. must D. had better
_____17. The doctor ought to recommend eating the right kind and amount of food as an effective way to stay healthy.
In the sentence, the word ought to is an example of a/an _______ verb.
A. action B. linking C. auxiliary D. modal
_____18. 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.
_____19. The words below are adjectives that express a positive feeling, except ______.
A. anxious B. inspired C. carefree D. objective
_____20. Parents are ________ to see their children help in the household chores.
A. happy B. amused C. excited D. satisfied
_____21. This is a type of adverbs that emphasizes the intensity of your stand about an issue.
A. Adverbs of Manner B. Adverbs of Place C. Adverbs of Opinion D. Adverbs of Time
_____22. Which among the adverbs below expresses unhappiness because of failing to meet expectations?
A. Disappointingly B. Unfortunately C. Disapprovingly D. Unluckily
_____23. ______________, many health workers volunteered in helping those who cannot afford medical services.
A. Fortunately B. Probably C. Objectively D. Truthfully
_____24. I, __________ believe that we should help street children by asking private and government agencies to
provide them child care services.
A. evidently B. probably C. personally D. wisely
_____25. Which of the following verbs expresses a strong obligation?
A. am B. must C. dislike D. ought to
_____26. Instead of wasting your time playing mobile games, you ___________ read and study your lessons if you don’t
want to fail your exams.
A. could B. had better C. should D. ought to
_____27. The words below are adjectives that express a positive feeling, except ______.
A. anxious B. inspired C. carefree D. objective
_____28. This is a type of adverbs that emphasizes how something was done.
A. Adverbs of Manner B. Adverbs of Place C. Adverbs of Opinion D. Adverbs of Time
_____Which among the adverbs below expresses unhappiness because of failing to meet expectations?
A. Disappointingly B. Unfortunately C. Disapprovingly D. Unluckily
_____30. Which of the following statements agrees with the issue on Promoting Physical and Mental Health While
Staying at Home?
A. Without a doubt, people have enjoyed gardening while staying at home.
B. We should responsibly express our comments on issues we read on Facebook.
C. Surely, exercising and bonding with our family are ways to spend our time indoors.
D. Clearly, many liked to spend most of their time playing mobile games than reading books.

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