Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A (CALABARZON)
Division of Batangas
PANSOL INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH 8- PRE TEST/POST TEST
Name: _____________________ Score: ________
Year/Section: ______________ Date: ________
Vocabulary : Decide on the meaning of the underlined word. Write the letter of the correct answer.
____1. The entire province trembled with dread.
a. extremely frightened b. relaxed c. easy d. extremely tired
____ 2. To smite the bell is to _______
a. hit b. touch c. caress d. wipe
_____3. What she said is a baloney. It doesn’t make sense.
a. hopeless b. nonsense c. secret d. rumor
_____4. Those were barbarous days, and the custom of abandoning old people to die was not common.
a. tame b. extremely cruel c. long ago d.recent
_____5. But no one ever thought a second time about obeying the mandate of the governor.
a. authoritative order b. managing c. request d. implementation
Reading: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. Circle the letter of the answer.
A very good hideaway place far from the hassle bassle of city life is Palawan. Several hundred miles from Puerto
Princesa is found a river underneath a big mountain. It is called the Underground River. Due to darkness, one rides a
lighted banca to see the stalagmites and stalactites. These native wonders have been formed by tiny droplets of water for
hundred years and based on one’s rich imagination, various figures of different colors can be drawn from them. Statues
such as that of Blessed Virgin, castle and cathedral, towers and canopies have been made up by tourists from the nature’s
wonders. It is just sad that the place has not been given a shot in the arm by the Department of Tourism. The jogged roads
leading to the place remain bumpy.
6. The selection implies that tourists
a. have fully appreciated the place c. have noticed the difficulty of seeing the place
b. have not discovered the beauty of the place d. have been banned from the place
7. According to the selection,the Underground River is indeed
a. hard to locate c. a beauty to develop as a tourist attraction
b. a river d. nice hideaway from the city life
8. Regarding nature’s wonderful creation, which can be considered awesome?
a. the banca ride c. the stalagmites and the stalactites
b. the river underneath a big mountain d. the water
9. Why is banca lighted during the ride in the river?
a. to see and appreciate the wonders of the river; the stalagmites and the stalactites because of
darkness
b. to attract the fish
c. to guide the banca man
d. to prevent colliding with other banca
10. The paragraph is an example of
a. narrative b. descriptive c. expository d. persuasive
11 . What type of text is the following passage?
The boy was astonished by what he saw inside. Never could he have imagined that, there in the middle of the
desert, there existed a tent like this one. The ground was covered with the most beautiful carpets he had ever walked upon,
and from the top of the structure hung lamps of hand-wrought gold, each with a lighted candle.
a. descriptive b. expository c. narrative d. persuasive
12. What type of text would you need to use to tell someone how to wire a plug?
a. persuasive b. instructive c. informative d. descriptive
13. What is the purpose of the following passage of text?
ACCIDENT:
Treatment aims
1. Control bleeding
2. Minimise shock for casualty
3. Prevent infection – for casualty and between yourself and the casualty
4. Arrange for casualty to go to the hospital if necessary
a. To inform the reader that bleeding needs to be controlled.
b. To describe the scene of an accident.
c. To persuade the reader to attend a First Aid course.
d. To instruct the reader on what to do if they come across an accident.
Reading: Read the short selection and identify which sentences tell fact or opinion.Write F for fact, O for opinion.
He was Teodoro F. Valencia, the park commissioner himself. He was in charge of Rizal Park and it was he who
managed to make the park one of the most beautiful parks of its kind in the world. He wanted to make children happy.
That is why Rizal Park has a playground for children, a skating rink, and bicycle lanes. Families have picnics on the grass
under flowering trees and palms. Teenagers sit on the benches or stroll around the fountains and along the flowering
hedges or watch the carp and goldfish swim gaily in the ponds. A planetarium stands beside a library rich in magazines
and books for young and old.
________14. Rizal Park is one of the most beautiful parks of its kind in the world.
________15. The sunset looks prettiest in summer when the sun paints the clouds in gorgeous colors.
________16. Teodoro Valencia was the park commissioner in charge of Rizal Park.
________17. Sentimental kundimans and catchy modern songs are heard over the sound system in the park.
Reading : Read the passage about the parts of a paragraph, then answer each question True or False.
Terry Fox was a Canadian who suffered from bone cancer and raised awareness for cancer research by trying to
run across Canada. He attracted a lot of attention by running the distance of a marathon daily on one prosthetic leg. He
also challenged each Canadian citizen to contribute one dollar for cancer research. Unfortunately, Fox was forced to end
his run near Thunder Bay because of health complications. The CTV network organized a nation-wide run to continue
Fox’s fundraising efforts. Clearly, Terry Fox had an impact on both cancer research and the millions of Canadians who
participate in the Terry Fox Run every year.
__________18. Paragraphs always contain a topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentence.
__________19. The main idea of a paragraph is stated in the topic sentence.
__________20. It is necessary to use transition words and phrases to connect supporting sentences.
__________21. The supporting sentences in a paragraph provide details about the topic sentence.
__________22. The concluding sentence may be identified by a transition.
Grammar : Read and answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the correct answer. Circle it.
23. Which of the following statements makes a counterclaim?
a. Unquestionably, respect for one’s parents is considered the most fundamental of the Confucian values.
b. Although this may be true, many young Chinese professionals today express less commitment to elder care if
there is a conflict between employment and caregiving.
c. The Chinese Communist Party that rules the nation is absolutely atheist.
d. Without a doubt,numerous Protestant and Catholic ministries have been active in the country since the early
nineteenth century.
24. Which of the following expressions makes a claim?
a. without a doubt b. on the contrary c. despite d. however
25.Which of the following expression fits to complete this problem-solution pattern?
Bullying is a problem that confronts many students today. __________,it should be reported immediately to persons of
authority.
a. obviously b. because c. As a result d. Besides
26.Which of the following expresses obligation or recommendation.
a. All should wear face mask.
b. Everyone observes physical distancing.
c. All will follow the protocol.
d. Everyone may follow protocol.
27. Which modal will complete the sentence to show ability?The old man _______still work on the farm.
a. will b. might c. can d. must
28. Which of the following statements used signal to introduce opinion?
a. As you can see, all medical front liners are all tired in fighting against COVID.
b. There is no doubt that all medical front liners are all tired in fighting against COVID.
c. They still fight for people to recover.
d. They are considered as modern day heroes.
29. Which of the following verbs is not emotive in nature?
a. amuse b. run c. baffle d. frustrate
30. Which uses emotional response verb?
a. The water slides thrilled the children.
b. The water slides make the children enjoy.
c. The children are excited to play.
d. The children need water slides.
Grammar: Underline the correct transition signal for each of the following sentences.
31- 32. Texas School for the Deaf is perfectly located.( Moreover,However ) it has a strong academic program. (For
example,After ) the school has a preschool program where both deaf and hearing children learn together.
33 There were a lot of problems discussed at the meeting.( Finally, Initially)after a few hours, we were able to prioritize
the problems in the order we want to solve the problems.
34. Lisa decided not to go to King Islands.( In fact , Likewise)she told me, "No, way."
35. The idea of attending the play at Gallaudet is nice. (However, Furthermore )the Theoretical Issues in Sign Language
Research conference is scheduled at the same time.
Grammar:
Read each sentence carefully. Identify whether the statements COMPARE or CONTRAST ideas.
36.Mary had her hair done in style similar to mine.
37. That bike has the same color as our car.
38. I was hungry, but I was reluctant to eat, since I did not like what was on offer.
39 . I got an A in Math, and I am doing well in other classes, too.
40. I ordered steak; however, chicken was served instead.
Identify the kind of message that each statement conveys.Write POSITIVE if it conveys a positive message,NEGATIVE
if it conveys a negative one.
41. We have not been seeing a great deal of each other lately.
42. The police concluded that the security system had beeb working properly.
43. I think I am not doing enough.
44. All our efforts will be useless.
45. We can do this.
Literature
Read and choose the letter of the correct answer.
46. Which part of the plot is the highest point of interest?
a. exposition b. climax c. resolution d. rising action
47. Greed brings one’s downfall . This is an example of ____________ the story.
a. theme b. plot c. setting d. plot
48. ”And they live happily ever after “ This is an example of denouement or _______________statement.
a. exposition b. resolution c. exposition d.fairy tale
49. Which of the following conflict occurs between a character and himself?
a. internal b. external c. man vs man d. self-centered
50. Which of the following is true about conflict?
a. A conflict is resolved in rising action.
b. A conflict is introduced in rising action.
c. Without you, there is no conflict.
d. Conflict is not necessary to make the story.
51. Which is a primary source of information?
a. history book b. interview c. article d. website
Identify what is being asked in each number. Encircle your answer.
52 54.-Analyze the intention of words / propaganda used in the following propaganda.
52.
a. Card Stacking b. Bandwagon c. Plainfolks d. Testimonial
53.
a. To inspire b. To inform c. To compare d. To persuade
54.
A. To inspire b. To inform c. To compare d. To persuade
55. Which is true about propaganda?
a. Propaganda is always based on facts.
b. Propaganda is designed to persuade.
c. Propaganda does not influence your choice
d. Propaganda does not give you information about the products.
56. Which of the following viewing genres refers to movies/television programs that provide factual record of
report on various issues.
a. movie trailers b. news flash c. documentaries d. weather report
57-58. Read the given situations and identify the Best Genre of viewing materials to watch.
a. movie trailet b. news flash c. documentaries d. internet based program
57.To save time,your friend wants to check the best film to watch before heading to the mall.
58. Carie watches a program that features collections of different stories of COVID 19 heroes in vaious countries.
59-60. Persuasive Techniques
59. Which of the following appeals to the emotion of the audience?
a. pathos b. ethos c. logos d. emos
60. When you evaluate an appeal to logos,you consider an argument based on facts,_____________ and reason.
a. false argument b. evidence c. sentence d. morals
Prepared by :
GINALYN C. LAROZA KRISTAL C. MAUHAY
English Teacher English Teacher
Checked by:
JESSICA E. CASTILLO MARISOL S. AWATIN
English Coordinator Master Teacher I/English 8 Teacher
Noted by :
MARILOU R. MARASIGAN
Head Teacher III/ Language Department Head
ANICIA R. INDICIO, Ed.D
Principal IV
