FOURTH QUARTER DEPARTMENT TEST

G8 ENGLISH

III. GRAMMAR
A. Subordinate and Correlative Conjunctions
Directions: Use appropriate conjunctions to complete the sentences.
1. . We ate popcorn ____ we watched the movie.
a. so that b. although c. while d. which
2. Shiela wants _____ a cat ____ a dog.
a. just a… so b. either… or c. even though d. so long as
3. _____ she ____ her mother enjoy shopping
a. both… and b. but… and c. whether… or d. just as… so
4. ____ the sun had risen, we reached the camp.
a. so that b. before c. where d. unless
5. She walked ____ she were a queen
a. unless b. wherever c. as if d. whenever
6. The people at the park hurriedly went home _____ of the approaching storm.
a. until b. when c. because d. after
7. The streets were flooded _____ it rained hard last night.
a. yet b. because c. so d. although
8. People came _____ it was raining.
a. although b. until c. so that d. unless
B. Adjective Complementation
Directions: Supply adjective complements to complete the following sentences.
9. He was excited to ________________________.
a. watch the show b. unable to rest c. bringing the gifts d. uploaded the video
10. Are you afraid of ________________________.
a. ghosts b. wind c. laughter d. foods
11. We were shocked by ______________________.
a. dancing all night b. watching T.V. c. the sad news d. eating midnight snacks
12. We were so happy that ____________________.
a. we cried all night b. we argued c. we avoided each other d. celebrated
C. Conditional Sentences
Directions: Complete the following sentences with an appropriate result of if- clauses.
13. If I have time _____________________________________________________________________
a. I will go shopping b. there will be fair weather c. the Mall is closed d. I would go shopping
14. World peace can be attained if____________________________________________
a. we could show love b. there’s no law c. hatred prevails d. no one listens
15. If I met Koreans in the street today . ___________________________________________________
a. I would laugh at them b. I would greet them c. I would fight them d. I would scare them
D. From Simple to Complex
Directions: Use subordinating conjunctions a. although, b. if, c. while, d. whenever, e. after,
etc. to connect the sentences into one complex sentence.
16. I really enjoyed the show _____ the music was too loud.
17. Kyla is going to a meeting _____ she has visited her parents.
18. _____ the rain continues; classes will be cancelled.
19. Joyce called ____ you were out.

V. Vocabulary Development
A. Prefixes
Directions: Add prefixes to the given words to match their meanings in the parenthesis.
20. _____ time (too much)
a. under b. over c. before d. after
21. ____ read (again)
a. pre- b. pro- c. re- d. un-
22. _____ bacteria (opposed to)
a. anti- b. mis- c. post- d. mis-
23. _____ approve (not approve of)
a. un- b. dis- c. mis- d. not-
B. Suffixes
Directions: Add suffixes to the given words to match their meanings in the parenthesis. Write
the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
24. Wood ____ (made of)
a. –er b. –ing c. –en d. –est
25. Child (having the quality of)
a. –ish b. –hood c. –ren d. –y26. Faith (without)
a. –ful b. –s c. –y d. –less
26. Inspect (one who)
a. –or b. –er c. –ic d. –ee
27. Hope (full of, having)
a. –ed b. –ing c. –less d. –ful

VI. LITERATURE/ DEFINITION OF TERMS

28. The short lyric poem of Korea.

a. Koran b. Sijo c. Resilience d. Psyche
29. Myanmar is formerly known as _______.
a. Burmese c. Singapore c. Burma d.
30. The ability to recover from an illness, change or misfortune.
a. Resilience b. Psyche c. Strong d. patient
31. Is a term which refer to soul, self, and mind.
a. Temperament c. Psyche c. Patient d. Resilience
32. The _______inscription (A.D. 1113) is the earliest extant specimen of Burmese literature.
a. Tet-Pon-gyn c. Sijo d. Koran d. Mayazedi
33.
34.
35.
36
Build Me Up! Synonyms
Directions: Match the given words in Column A to their synonyms in Column B.

Column A Column B
_____ 37. seal a. trials
_____ 38. furious b. close
_____ 39. apothecary c. problem
_____40. magistrate d. clumsy
_____41. kisaeng e. honor
_____42. f. pharmacy
g. disgrace

E. Cohesive Devices: Time Order Expressions (30- 34)

43.
44
45
46
47

B. The Propaganda
Directions: Identify propaganda strategies used in the following advertisements.

a. Name calling b. Bandwagon c. Repetition d. Testimonial

48. Hi! I’m Gary V. I’m a professional singer. I’m using New- Hair shampoo. Before, I suffered from
falling hair and premature balding. After using this shampoo, my hair started growing back.
49. Lemon! Lemon! Lemon! Lemon laundry soap.
50. President Santos is a tax and spend liberal!
51. Be where the action is. Shop at Hang Out Mall.
IV. READING COMPREHENSION
 Directions: Read the selection carefully.
Fact or Opinion
52.
53.
54.
55
56
Main idea/ supporting details.
57. Pizza is a favorite food in the United States. Pizza is from Italy in the late 1800s. It became popular in the
United States after World War II. People like to add toppings. Some toppings are pepperoni, sausage, and
vegetables. These toppings give pizza more flavor. Pepperoni is America’s favorite topping.

What is the main idea of the passage?

a. Pizza is made from flour. c. You should eat the delicious pizza.

b. Pizza was first made in Italy. d. Pizza is popular in the United States.

58. One way to stay healthy is to exercise. Exercise helps you feel better, lose weight, and grow stronger. Taking a
walk is a form of exercise. It helps you go outside and get fresh air. Playing a sport is another form of exercise. This
is a fun way to be active. Taking classes at a gym is a way to be healthy and fit. There are many types of exercise
you can do to improve your health.
What is the main idea of the passage?

a. Choose a fun way to exercise. c. If you are not happy, exercise will fix it.

b. There are many types of exercise. d. There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

59. Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. It takes
place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each other out of the
ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan.
b. Sumo wrestling takes place in a ring.
c. The robot that scores the most points wins.
d. Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.

60. Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?

a. Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.
b. Robot sumo contests are better than human sumo contests.
c. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.
d. Watching robot sumo is boring.
 THIRD QUARTER ASSESSMENT
G8 English

Answer Key

I. LISTENING

1. C 3. A 5. A
2. C 4. C

II. SPEAKING

6. C 8. B 10. B
7. D 9. D

III. GRAMMAR

A. 11. C 14. B 17. B

12. B 15. C 18. A
13. A 16. C

B. 19. A 21. C
20. A 22. D

C. 23. D
24. A
25. B

D. 26. A 28. B
27. E 29. C

E. 30. when 32. immediately 34. Later in the afternoon

31. then 33. quickly

IV.
A. 35. D 36. B

B. 37. D 39. E 41. B

38. C 40. A

V.
A. 42. B 44. A
 43. C 45. B

B. 46. C 48. D 50. D

47. A 49. A

C. 51. B 53. F 55. C

52. D 54. A 56. E

VI.
A. 57. D 59. G 61. B
58. C 60. A 62. E

B. 63. A 64. D 65. A

VII. WRITING (66- 75)

Republic of the Philippines

Region I
Pangasinan Division II
Binalonan, Pangasinan

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

THIRD QUARTER ASSESSMENT

G8 English
S.Y. 2016- 2017

TOPICS Remembering Understanding Applyin Analyzing Evaluatin Creating Total

g g
I. The Korean’s Magic 1 2, 3, 5 4 5
Straw Coat.
II. A. Turn Taking Strategies 9 8 6, 7 10 5
B. Fact or Opinion
III. A. Subordinate an        11, 12, 8
Correlative 13, 14,
           Conjunctions 15, 16,
17, 18
B. Adjective 19, 20, 4
          Complementation 21, 22
C. Conditional Sentences 23, 24, 3
25
D. Complex Sentences 26. 27, 4
28, 29
E. Cohesive Devices 30, 31, 32, 5
33, 34
IV. A. The Koran 35, 36 2
B. The Propaganda 37, 38, 5
39, 40, 41
V. A. Prefixes 42, 43, 4
44, 45
B. Suffixes 46, 47, 5
48, 49, 50
C. Synonyms 51, 52, 53, 6
 54, 55, 56
VI. A. Narrative and Poetry 57, 58, 59,
Features 60, 61, 62
B. The Poetry of Israel 63 64 65 3
VII. Persuasive Essay 66- 75 10
TOTAL 20 7 14 15 2 17 75

Checked: Prepared by:

ROWENA D. TABAG ELISSA MARIE T. DE GUZMAN

Head Teacher III Master Teacher II
Tayug National High School Tayug National High School

MARK R. MARTINEZ
OIC, Office of the Principal
Tayug National High School