Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF LAS PIÑAS CITY
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

ENGLISH 8
SECOND QUARTER

DIRECTIONS: Blacken the circle of the correct answer in the answer sheet.

I. VISUAL-VERBAL RELATIONSHIP IN EXPOSITORY TEXT

A. Directions: Read the following statements and answer the questions that follow.
1. What is the purpose of expository texts?
A. It explains a process on how something works.
B. It deliver facts and information to the reader.
C. It usually gives the features and attributes of a thing.
D. It is designed to describe how something is achieved through a sequence of steps.
2. Which of the following type shows a process?
A. charts B. graphs C. illustration D. flowchart
3. Jane wanted to show the data of Covid - 19 cases in Asia through pictures. What type of
graphic should Jeremy use?
A. bar graph B. flow chart C. pictograph D. pie chart

B. Directions: Study the bar graph and answer the following questions below.

Position in Philippine
POSITIONS Veterans Bank According
IN PUNCHAK EMAS SDNto Gender (2005)
BHD

90
80
70
PERCENTAGE

60
MALE
50
FEMALE
40
30
20
10
0 DIRECTOR SENIOR FIRST VICE- VICE-
VICE- PRESIDENT PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT

4. What is the bar graph all about?

A. It shows the highest position in Philippine Veterans Bank for the year 2005.
B. It shows the position in Philippine Veterans Bank according to gender in 2005.
C. It shows the percentage among male and female clerical staff for the year 2005.
D. It shows the comparison in position among senior executives and support staff for
the year 2005.
5. Which position has a large percentage reflecting male domination?
A. Director C. First Vice- President
B. Senior Vice- President D. Vice- President
6. Which position shows equality among male and female?
A. Director C. First Vice- President
B. Senior Vice- President D. Vice- President
C. Directions: The table shows the number of accountants, architects and doctors
by racial composition between 1985 and 1995. Study the table below then
answer the questions that follow.
PROFESSION YEAR MALAY CHINESE INDIAN OTHERS TOTAL
1985 110 1,115 105 112 1,442
Accountants 1990 692 4,524 346 77 5,639
1995 1,384 6,655 627 75 8,741
1985 56 432 6 13 507
Architects 1990 231 728 12 8 979
1995 365 943 20 3 1,331
1985 279 1,029 1,388 159 2,855
Doctors 1990 1,951 2,430 2,410 216 7,007
1995 3,212 3,087 3,069 241 9,609

7.Which of the following statements is true based on table shown above?

A. The number of Indian accountants doubled from 1990 to 1995.
B. In 1990, the number of Chinese doctors ranked first while the number of Malay
doctors ranked third.
C. All professions under the “Others” category showed an increase from 1985 to 1995.
D. In 1990, the least popular profession among the Malays was accounting.
8. How would you describe the number of Indian and Malay architects in 1985?
A. The number of Indian architects has no difference in the number of Malay architects
in 1985.
B. The number of Malay architects was smaller than the number of Indian architects in
1985.
C. The number of Indian architects was bigger than the number of Malay architects in
1985.
D. The number of Malay architects was bigger than the number of Indian architects in
1985.
9. What is the total number of Malay accountants in 1995?
A. 1, 384 B. 9, 609 C. 5, 639 D. 8, 741
10. What is the total number of Chinese architects from 1985-1995?
A. 652 B. 2, 103 C. 5, 639 D. 8, 741

II. USE OPINION-MARKING SIGNALS TO SHARE IDEAS

A. DIRECTIONS: Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow.

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional
content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental,
as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor’s dramatic performance
is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the
primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words
of the opera, or musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full
symphonic orchestra.

11. We can understand from the reading that ________.

A. People are captivated more by opera than musical theater.
B. Drama in opera is more important than the music.
C. Orchestras in operas can vary considerably in size
D. Musical theater relies above all on music

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12. It is stated in the reading that ________.
A. Acting and costumes are secondary to music in musical theater.
B. Many people find musical theater more captivating than opera.
C. Music in musical theater is not as important as it is in opera
D. An opera requires a huge orchestra as well as a large choir
13. What is the focus of the writer’s opinion?
A. Comparison of an opera and musical theater
B. The process of making an opera
C. The difference between opera and drama
D. How opera is wonderfully presented in stage

B. Directions: Choose the best opinion marking signal that is suitable for each
sentence.

B. Directions: Choose the best opinion marking signal that is suitable for each sentence.
14. ____________the computer has become useful for business firms and useful for
routienary work.
A. I am convinced B. Based on what I know C. I feel D. For sure
15. Which ________ would be time-consuming if done by human hands.
A. for me B. I am sure C. I stand D. the best for me
16. There are many other uses of the computer in our lives that’s why __________ it is
certainly a very flexible machine.
A. I feel B. I stand C. personally D. I believe that
17. _____________ one can argue that development of computers for household, as well
as industry, will change for the better quality of our lives.
A. I am convinced B Based on what I know C. for me D. I think
18. However, __________ some would still say that the computer is just a machine, not a
brain, and therefore can do only what a human being directs it to do.
A. in my opinion B. personally C. I stand D. I am convinced
19. According to Vice President Al Gore:
I. I agree that all kids, not just the ones from families that can afford a home
computer, should grow up with a mouse in their hand.
II. Access to the basic tools of the information age is no longer a luxury for our
children.
III. It is necessity.
Which of his statements express opinion?
A. I and II B. II and III C. I and III D. I, II and III
20. In the sentence: But John F. Kennedy asserts: “Man is still the most extraordinary
computer of all.”, what is a signal word for John F. Kennedy’s opinion?
A. but B. asserts C. still D. extraordinary

III. COMPARE AND CONTRAST IN MULTIMODAL TEXT

A. Directions: Identify what kind of multimodal text is in the picture. Choose your
answer from the box.
A. Comic books
21.
B. Flyers
C. Advertisement
D. wordle

22. A. Flyers
B. Social media pages
C. Advertisement
D. Online games

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 A. Wordle
23.
B. Poster
C. Advertisement
D. Graphic novel

A. Wikis
24.
B. Wordle
C. Advertisement
D. Flyers

A. Comic books
25. B. Children’s picture book
C. Social media pages
D. Posters

A. Advertisement
B. Flyers
26.
C. Social media pages
D. Comic books

B. Directions: Compare and contrast the two text. Answer the questions that follow.
Choose the letter of your answer.
A. Poster B. Wordle

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social-media-think-poster/
27. What are the similarities of the two multimodal text?
A. It is about importance of education.
B. It is about use of social media.
C. It is about the effects of social media.
D. It shows the best social media platform.
28. Which sentence is true?
A. The poster shows us the responsible way of using social media.
B. The wordle is not related to the idea of the poster.
C. They both advertise different social media platforms.
D. Social media cannot be used to connect other people.
29. Which of the following statements is not true about the two multimodal texts?
A. We can use social media to share information.
B. We have to be mindful in using social media.
C. Social media is made just for kids.
D. Social media is accessible.
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30. What is the difference between the two multimodal texts?
A. The poster gives a clearer message than the wordle.
B. The wordle is the same with the poster.
C. They are both informative.
D. They are both about social media.

IV. COMPARING AND CONTRASTING OWN OPINIONS

A. Directions: Read the following texts that present ideas of similarities and differences, then
answer the questions that follow.
31.One day when the queen asked her mirror:
Mirror, mirror, on the wall,
Who in this land is fairest of all?
It answered:
You, my queen, are fair; it is true.
But Snow-White is a thousand times fairer than you."
Who is the most beautiful?
A. The queen C. The mirror
B. Snow White D. None of the above

32. When we compare and contrast while reading we are looking for?
A. similarities and differences C. truth and lies
B. wrongs and rights D. clues and facts

33. Mary and Tracey are twin sisters. They are fourteen years of age. This is an example
of:
A. comparing C. chronological order
B. contrasting D. fact and opinion
34. Mary and Tracey are twin sisters. They are fourteen years of age. There are many
things that they have in common. They like music alike. Mary likes inspirational music,
and Tracey hip hop. Both girls attend Mount Washington Lake Middle School. They get
good grades and work hard to learn. Mary has a temper, and very often fights with her
peers, but Tracey is very quiet and passive. Tracey never fights with anyone. Mary scores
well on tests, but Tracey gets very nervous during tests and sometimes doesn't score very
well. Tracey can read and write fluently, but just struggles with taking tests. Mary wants to
be an astronaut when she is older while Tracey wants to become a biologist someday, so
they are both interested in studying math and science. Both girls live with their mother and
father in a small family home.
Tracey and Mary compare because they:
A. perform well on tests C. like animals
B. can read and write fluently D. live in a small family home

35. To show differences; point out how things are different is to ______.
A. compare C. describe
B. contrast D. summarize

36. Lucy is a good baker. She likes to bake cookies and cakes. She likes to make
chocolate chunky cookies. She puts lots of chocolate chunky pieces in her cookie batter.
Then she adds lots of walnuts. Lucy makes delicious banana cakes. She puts banana
pieces in her cake batter. Lucy spreads frosting on her cake and tops it with walnuts. How
are the cookies and cakes alike?
A. The cake has frosting.
B. The banana cake and cookies have walnuts.
C. Lucy makes them like a pie.
D. Lucy is a good baker.

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 37. Nuts and peanuts are healthy for you. Nuts grow on trees whereas peanuts grow in
underground pods just like potatoes. Peanuts are legumes (peas and beans). People
make peanut butter, and peanut oil from peanuts. Both are good for snacking.
How are nuts and peanuts alike?
A. Peanut butter is made from both.
B. Nuts grow on trees.
C. Peanuts grow underground.
D. Both are good for snacking.

38. Cars are designed to transport people. They are comfortable to ride in. Trucks are
designed to haul weight. A truck has a bed while a car doesn't. Both trucks and cars are
nice to own because they are very useful. What is the difference between a car and a
truck?
A. They both haul weight.
B. Trucks haul weight and cars do not.
C. Both a car and truck have beds.
D. Both are nice to own.

39. Janet and Kylie were best friends, they liked to do everything together. Kylie loved
horseback riding and so did Janet. Janet loved swimming, and although Kylie did not know
how to swim she loved the water. Janet enjoyed vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie
liked arctic zones. In what ways do the two girls’ contrast?
A. Kylie loved swimming and so did Janet.
B. Kylie loved horseback riding and Janet did not.
C. Janet liked vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie liked arctic zones.
D. Kylie liked to vacation in tropic areas while Janet liked peaceful grasslands.

40. Passage #1
In Ancient Egypt, the people had many gods. One god was Ra. He was the sun
god. He was born each morning. When he was born, the sun rose.
Passage #2
In Ancient Egypt, the people believed in a god named Osiris. He was the god of
the dead.
The people believed that when they died, they went to the underworld. here
they met Osiris and his wife, Isis.

What is one difference between Passage #1 and Passage #2?

a. One talks about a real god and the other talks about a fake god.
b. One talks about a married god and the other talks about a single god.
c. One talks about the god of life and the other the god of death.
d. One talks about Ancient Egypt and the other talks about Ancient Greece.
V. RECOGNIZING POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE MESSAGES IN A TEXT

41. Which of the following statements conveys a positive message?

A. Anti-smoking campaign showing kids doing well in school, looking healthy and
happy.
B. An advertisement that has a line “ this is your brain on drugs.”
C. Picture of teenagers in prison for using drugs.
D. Anti-drug campaign that presents death penalty.
42. It emphasized the good and appeal to the listener’s desire for good, happy emotions.
A. Neutral Messages C. Negative Messages
B. Positive Messages D. Bias Messages

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43. The teacher gave a task on you, how would you respond showing a positive message?
By saying ________________.
A. I’ll give it my best shot!
B. No, I can’t do it!
C. I don’t know how to do it.
D. Simply saying “Okay”

44. “I don’t like that person.” conveys what kind of message?

A. Neutral Messages C. Negative Messages
B. Positive Messages D. Bias Messages

45. “My new neighbor is an elderly woman.” reflects a negative message, to make it
positive, the word elderly could be best replaced by which word?
A. Old woman B. Senior Woman C. Mature Woman D. None

Change the following statement that conveys negative messages into statement
that conveys positive messages. Choose only the letter of the correct answer.

46. Before he makes any purchase, Billy likes to do his research; he’s so cheap.
A. Before he makes any purchase, Billy likes to do his research because he is tight on
budget.
B. Before he makes any purchases, Billy likes to do his research; he’s miserable.
C. Before he makes any purchases, Billy likes to do his research; he’s terrible.
D. Before he makes any purchases, Billy likes to do his research; he’s economical.

47. Oh! It’s Lydia, She’s so chatty.

A. Yay! It’s Lydia. She’s so talkative.
B. Yay1 It’s Lydia. She’s a fabulous conversationalist.
C. Oh! It’s Lydia. She’s very blabby.
D. Oh! it’s Lydia. She’s a talker

48. Is that what you’re reading? Your interests sure are weird.
A. Is that what you’re reading? Your interests sure are unique.
B. Is that what you’re reading? Your interests sure are crazy.
C. Is that what you’re reading? Your interests sure are strange.
D. Is that what you’re reading? Your interests sure are odd.

49. Wow! I didn’t know he was such a nerd!

A. Wow! I didn’t know he was such a dork!
B. Wow! I didn’t know he was a wonk!
C. Wow! I didn’t know he was so intelligent!
D. Wow! I didn’t know he was such a weenie!

50. He’s too lazy to clean the dust off the ceiling fan.
A. He’s too idle to clean the dust off the ceiling fan.
B. He’s too drone to clean the dust off the ceiling fan.
C. He’s too laid back to clean the dust off the ceiling fan.
D. He’s a bum to clean the dust off the ceiling fan.

Writer: Veronica R. Ramirez

Las Piñas National High School-Almanza