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Directions: For numbers 1 and 2, choose the 3. What punctuation mark should be usedto
meaning of the underlined words using separate the surname and first name of the
context clues. Blacken the letter of your author?
answer on your answer sheet.
A. colon C. period
1. B. comma D. hyphen
“Imposing strict quarantine status
was only meant to delay the
uncontrollable surge and boost the 4. What punctuation mark should be used to
health care capacity”, Vergeire separate the place of publication and the
earlier said. publisher?

Source: A. braces C. parentheses

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september.html 5. What punctuation mark should be used to
separate all the information in the sample
A. rise C. restrain bibliographic entry?
B. contain D. decrease
A. colon C. period
B. comma D. hyphen
2.
“There will be no face-to-face classes
and sessions until we are assured of Directions: Read the paragraph then answer
the safety of our children and the questions in numbers 6-8.
teachers,” Education secretary Leonor As the eldest in the family, I feel the
Briones said on May 28. great responsibility of taking care of
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do at home. And I will follow her as
an act of love and respect. I
responsibly do the tasks without
A. dubious C. negative complaining. Certainly, my mother is
B. doubtful D. confident so proud of me.
6. Which among the modals below is used to
Directions: For numbers 3-5, study the book
express a promise as used in the paragraph?
bibliographic entry below and answer the
questions that follow. A. will C. responsibly
B. certainly D. responsibility

7. What modal expression is described by the

Cruz Lourdes. Language and Literature: modal adverb responsibly?
Grade 8 Learners Textbook.
Quezon City Cruz Publishing House, A. I do C. I responsibly
Inc., 2015. B. the tasks D. without complaining

8. Which among the modals below is used to

show a state of being responsible?

A. will C. responsibly
B. certainly D. responsibility

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9. Since you have been doing well in your A. We actually have prayer meeting at home
studies, _____ there is a great chance for you with my family.
to graduate with flying colors. B. Without a doubt, women have enjoyed
A. then C. later truly planting flowers at home.
B. later D. therefore C. Evidently, many people express their
thoughts on social media irresponsibly.
10. The Department of Education finds ways D. Clearly, most teenagers spend their time
to continue the delivery of quality education playing mobile games during quarantine.
to all the learners in this time of pandemic
Directions: For numbers 14-15, study the
_____ from the alternative learning modalities
table below then answer the questions that
implemented this year. follow.
A. that is C. at this point
B. as a result D. as can be seen

11. Which among the sentences below uses a

linking verb to express emotion about the
picture?

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ways-to-stay-in-shape/

A. You must do stretching to be physically fit.

B. I believe you better exercise daily to stay 14. Which among the municipalities below has
healthy. the most number of confirmed Covid-19 cases
C. I should tell my classmates how important in Misamis Occidental as of August 3, 2021?
exercise is.
D. As your friend, I will encourage you to A. Clarin C. Plaridel
spend a 30-minute walk as a form of exercise. B. Tudela D. Bonifacio

12. Which among the adjectives below 15. What is NOT true in the illustration above?
appropriatelyexpress negative emotion due to
COVID-19? A. There are more Covid-19 recoveries than
deaths.
A. insulting C. dissatisfied B. Concepcion has the total lowest number of
B. dangerous D. insignificant confirmed cases.
C. Only Jimenez and Panaon have equal
13. Which of the following statements agrees number of death cases.
with the issue on “Promoting Spiritual Health D. Oroquieta has the highest number of Covid-
under Quarantine”? 19 cases in Misamis Occidental as of August 3,
2021.

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16. Which among the phrases below is used to class. On the other hand, Mr. Fernando in
express general opinion? Section B uses animations or slide shows to
discuss Evolution. How do they differ in terms
A. I believe that… of the modality being used?
B. That’s a good point…
C. Some people say that… A. Mrs. Perez interacts with her students using
D. I’m sorry to disagree with you but… paper-based multimodal texts while Mr.
Fernando presents his lesson using live
17. Which sentence in the paragraph can we multimodal texts.
find the opinion clue? B. Mr. Fernando uses digital modality; on the
other hand, Mrs. Perez uses live modality.
C. Mrs. Perez presents her lesson through
My mother is wonderful. She gave paper-based modality while Mr. Fernando
me life, even though it was inconvenient explains his lesson through digital modality.
and uncomfortable for her to carry a baby D. Mr. Fernando discusses his lesson through
for nine months and hurt a lot to give paper-based multimodal texts; on the other
birth. She drove me to school every hand, Mrs. Perez presents her lesson through
morning and picked me up after school digital multimodal texts.
every afternoon when I was in elementary
school. She has always made breakfast and 20. Your teacher asks to show your talents in
cooked dinner for me. She does all the class. Since I do not have accompaniment, I
housework so I can focus on my homework sing my song in a cappella. What mode of
and do better in school. She looks after me communication is used in the presentation?
when I am sick and comforts me when I
feel sad. She encourages and supports me A. aural C. spatial
when I have to do something difficult. She B. visual D. linguistic
helps me to understand and check my
homework. I could not ask for a more Compare and contrast the two figures of
loving, caring mother. multimodal texts below to answer item
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paragraphs/model-definition-paragraphs/ A.

A. My mother is wonderful.
B. She helps me to understand and check my
homework.
C. She has always made breakfast and cooked
dinner for me.
D. She encourages and supports me when I
have to do something difficult.

18. Which of the sentences shows opinion?

A. Haiku is a Japanese poem.

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D. My favorite ice cream flavor is strawberry. Center_15July2020.pdf

19. Mrs. Perez in Section A uses pictures and

posters to discuss Evolution in her Science

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B Greeting Cards
Do you ever miss the days when you
looked forward to going to themailbox to see
what is there waiting for you? Some days, I
do. The excitementof opening the mailbox
and having a letter addressed to you from a
friend orgrandparent is an experience that
many kids today have never had.
Althoughmany people don't still mail greeting
cards, my grandmother still sends themand
not only for birthdays and holidays. And if
the truth be told, I enjoy gettingthem.
Anytime I get a card from her, I know that
she has been thinking aboutme. But that's
21. Which of the following statements is not the only reason I like receiving them.
TRUE about the data presented in the Greeting cards can be quite funny
graphs? Both graphs - and entertaining too. I like to hangthem on
my bulletin board and enjoy them for many
A. show that Philippines ranked higher days to come. I saveevery card that my
than Malaysia. grandmother gives me so that I will have
B. present different topics with similar something to remember her when she is
data gone. I look forward to getting her cards in
C. show that Laos has the lowest case of themail, and I bet other kids would like
COVID-19. receiving them too.
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Emails and Electronic Cards

Many people today prefer to 22. Based on the two paragraphs, how are
communicate through email and send paper greeting cards andelectronic cards
theirgreeting cards electronically. alike?
Additionally, many people prefer to
receive theircommunication from others A. Both types of cards are free to send.
via the computer in order to save the B. Both types of cards come in beautiful
paper aswell as the fuel needed to envelopes.
deliver the mail. Although some say that C. Both types of cards can be displayed on
emails andelectronic cards aren't as your bulletin board.
personal, I don't agree. I love to open my D. Both types of cards let you know the other
inbox andsee that a friend has been person is thinking about you.
thinking of me and has taken the time to
write anemail or pick out and send an 23. Based on the two paragraphs, how are
electronic card. I love the way that many paper greeting cards andelectronic cards
of thecards entertain you with dancing different in terms of an artist’s perspective?
dogs or firework displays, and I
especiallylike the ones that are A. Electronic cards save paper and fuel since
interactive. they are sent electronically.
In addition, emails and electronic B. Paper greeting cards sent through the mail
cards are much easier for me torespond are more meaningful thanelectronic cards.
to since I can do it without ever leaving C. It is more exciting to get a card over the
my house. computer than it is to get one inyour mailbox.
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D. Electronic greeting cards are created using B. Makatolived with his family.
digital media which provides greater room for C. Makato was a contented man.
creativity instead of the traditional materials. D. Makato was very industrious and
hardworking.
24. Some consider emails and electronic cards
more eco-friendly because using them- 28. Which of the following statements is an
example of an author’s bias?
A. can customize more designs
B. helps to prevent deforestation A. Many say that men are better than women
C. is more convenient than paper cards in terms of work.
D. can save carbon footprint because it is B.Based on a recent study, most learners have
generally much lower compared to the paper a social media account.
cards C. According to research, technology has a
very bad effect to children.
25. Which is NOT a positive statement? D.According to WHO, frequent washing of
hands is one of the habits one must have.
A. David’s sister is very smart.
B. Our new leader is incredibly driven. 29. An author writing about Mustang
C. He is too lazy to clean the dust off the Convertibles uses words such as:
ceiling fan. performance, speed, fuel-efficiency, wind,
D. Risa will open up eventually; she is just a luxury. What can we infer about the author’s
little reserved around new friend. bias?

26. That beautiful growing ornamental plant is A. dislikes sports car

cheap. Which word makes the statement B. likes Mustang Convertibles
positive? C. thinks Mustangs are dangerous
D. thinks Mustangs are for old people
A. beautiful C.growing
B. cheap D. ornamental 30. Which is statement is NOT an example of
author’s bias?
Once upon a time, there was
a boy whose name was Makato. He A. “One Call” is the worst song.
was an orphan, for his father and B. The best new song is Justin Bieber’s “Love
mother died when he was very young. Yourself”.
He had no brothers, sisters, cousins, C. “How You Like That” of Blackpink is a
or friends to take care of him, so he crowd’s favorite .
had to make a living for himself. He D. The Number 1 song on the Billboard Top
did every kind of work—carrying 100 this week is Rhianna’s “Work”.
heavy things, clearing away the forest,
or feeding pigs. He never idled. 31. What propaganda technique is used when
Although he was paid only small Alex Gonzaga shows how using Rexona makes
wages, he was satisfied. He knew that her feel fresh and confident all day long?
if he would not work, he would
starve. Wherever he went, his A. card stacking C. testimonial
employers praised him for being B. emotional words D. transfer
sensible, hardworking, good-
tempered, and cheerful. 32. What propaganda technique is applied in
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this advertisement, “Don’t be left behind. Buy
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27. Which of the following statements does Samsung S20. Over 90 million people use it.”?
NOT describe Makato?
A. Makato was very kind.

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In Harper Lee's To Kill a

A. bandwagon C. glittering generality
B. card stacking D. transfer Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is a white
man defending a black man named
33. On Nike’s website, we see a product called Tom Robinson, accused of raping a
“Nike Free Run” shoes. By using “free”, Nike young girl. In the Deep South in the
wants to let consumers know that with these 1930s, this was scandalous, due to
Nike Free Run shoes, we will be able to pervasive racism. Nevertheless, his
achieve our fitness goals. What propaganda morals tell him to protect and serve
technique is applied in advertising the every member of society, no matter
product? what the color of his or her skin is. The
narrator, Scout, asks her father why
A. bandwagon C. name calling he's defending Robinson, he says,
B. glittering generality D. snob appeal "You really never understand a person
until you consider things from his
Directions: Read the text below and answer point of view -- until you climb into his
the questions that follow. skin and walk around in it."

MANILA, Philippines (AP) —

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said that like his fierce critics, he has
also suspected that extrajudicial killings 35. Which is taught by Atticus?
may
A. empathy C. prejudice
have happened under his drug
B. inequality D. racism
crackdown that has killed thousands of
people.
Directions: Read and analyze the poem about
He said in televised remarks Monday
night he had once inquired into the
Burma and answer the questions that follow.
brutal deaths and was told some drug
dealers may have been killed due to VISION
By Feraya 36.
rivalry among syndicates or for stealing
drug money.
A country of great beauty
More than 5,800 suspects have People so gentle and kind
been killed and 256,000 arrested since There is also ugliness
Duterte took office in mid-2016. Human And cruelty Fleeing and hiding
rights groups have alleged many of the And foraging for food
killings were rub-outs, but Duterte and To survive
the police said that most were suspects Our people are in pain
who were gunned down when they Suffering like no hell on earth
fought back. Darkness and despair
News Excerpt adopted from Manila Philippines Surround them
(AP) And freedom is out of reach
Beaten and battered by life
Death and diseases
34.What social issue is discussed in the news?
Of the mind and spirit
A. crime C. civil rights
B. racism D. poor leadership Based on the poem, what is NOT a positive
value that Burmese people possess?

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Swallowed up by gloominess
And bitterness
How can they carry on?
Each of us has a role to play A.
To help our countrymen
Not by hatred and blame
Not by giving false hope
Or ideas
Or concepts
But to see the big vision
A vision that‘s not small or limited
A vision that‘s vast and spacious
So that Burma‘s people may rise up
Like a beautiful lotus
From a muddy pond.

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bitterness C. optimism
B. hardwork D. cheerfulness

37. What must Burmese people do to achieve

their vision? Burmese must-

A. work harder 39. What cohesive device that completes

B. be united as one paragraph 2?
C.be free from poverty
D. continue battling against an ongoing ethnic A. for C. through
battle in the country B. and D. likewise

38. What does the persona of the poem imply 40. Which cohesive device will make the
statement correct in paragraph 3?
about fighting against life’s sufferings?
A. so C. however
A. The persona feels hopeless. B. since D. in particular
B. To fight against life’s sufferings is to end
one’s life. 41. Which of the following cohesive devices is
C. Everyone has a role to play to help Burma more appropriate to be used inparagraph 3?
rise up again.
D. Burmese can surpass the struggles through A. so C. however
selecting good leaders. B. and D. in other words

42.Complete the sentence below using the

parallel structure of infinitive verbs about your
How Does CoVid-19 Compare with mother's hobby.
Other Viruses? My mother loves to buy delicious food, to
In January 2020, scientists found bake a cake and _________ me before
that, genetically, SARS-CoV-2 is most bedtime.
similar to two bat coronaviruses: bat-
SL-CoVZC45 and bat-SL-CoVZXC21. Its A. tutors C. to tutor
genomic sequence is 88% the same as
theirs.
__________,
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about 79% the same as that of the
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B. will tutor D. tutored A. textbooks

B. biographies
43. Which among the sentences below C. autobiographies
observes parallelism in series of nouns? D. original research

A. When I grow up, I want to be a teacher, a 47. Which among the choices below is the
policeman, or works at a store as a cashier. proper way on how to present an outline?
B. When I grow up, I want to be a teacher, a
policeman, or a cashier. A. I. Wear a mask
C. When I grow up, I want to be a teacher and A. Use Fitted Disposable Mask (FDM)
do some rescuing. B. Change FDM daily
D. When I grow up, I want to teach and B. I. Wear a mask
rescuing people at risk. 1. Use Fitted Disposable Mask (FDM)
2. Change FDM daily
44.“Uniforms should be required in public C. A. Wear a mask
schools ______ parents want to save money, A. Use Fitted Disposable Mask (FDM)
de-emphasize fashion and foster a sense of B. Change FDM daily
community among students and faculty.” D. I. Wear a mask
What is the correct word that is used to i. Use Fitted Disposable Mask (FDM)
complete the cause and effect statement? ii. Change FDM daily

A. since C. however 48. Supply the missing topic in the given

B. likewise D. moreover outline below?

45.The highlighted words in the text below A. Clean your nose

signal the pattern of idea development in the B. Clean your hands
text. What kind of text is it? C. Clean your eyes
D. Clean your feet
The use of electronic cigarettes,
according to many, is harmful to those Precautionary Measures of COVID-19
who are in close proximity to the smoker. I. Wear a mask
For example, the gas released from e- A. Use disposable/washable mask
cigarette contains carbon monoxide that is B. Change FDM daily
harmful to human health. This makes an II._____________________
explicit reference to the presence of
A. Use soap and water
additional potentially dangerous
substances in the vaporized gas that is B. Use alcohol-based hand rub
produced and inhaled by the person III. Keep a safe distance
nearer the smoker. A. Maintain 2-3 physical
distancing
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B. Avoid handshaking
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49. Read the paragraph below then choose
A. problem-solution the statement that best synthesizes the
B. general to particular essential information.
C. claim and counterclaim
D. cause-effect and others January 20, 1948 was a dark day for India.
46. Which is NOT an example of primary On that day, Gandhi was assassinated by a
source of information? young man of the Hindu extremist who
thought Gandhi was too partial to
Muslims. But in reality, Gandhi was…
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rest of the sentence.

53. Which of the following details provides the

A. On January 20, 1948, Gandhi was most support to the main idea inside the box?
assassinated by a young man who believed he
was being too tolerant of Muslim minorities. It takes a great deal of dedication
B. Gandhi was slain in India by a Hindu and hardwork to become a
extremist who believed he was being too professional athlete.
tolerant of Muslim religious minorities.
C. On January 20, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was A. The athletes have a luxurious lifestyle.
killed in India by a young man who believed he B. We all have the potential to be professional
was being too favorable toward Muslims. athletes.
D. The assassination took place on January 20, C. People that make a lot of money, such as
1948, a dark day for India, when he was professional football players, are rare.
targeted by a Hindu fundamentalist who said D. To become a professional athlete requires
he was too tolerant of Muslims. many hours of practice and persistence to do
better.
50. Your teacher asked you to make an
excerpt of the speech of the Prime Minister of 54. A concluding paragraph is the one
Japan in your literature class as part of your that________
“Team Asia” activity. Your teacher is expecting
you to: A. demonstrates to the reader that the essay
has ended.
A. recite the speech B. influences the reader's ability to think or
B. rewrite the speech act in a different manner.
C. review the speech C. provides the reader with a review of the
D. synthesize the speech most important information and the aim of
the paragraph.
51. What distinguishes the process of D. provides some additional and concluding
synthesizing information from numerous points and information that will assist the
sources from other processes? reader in comprehending the material.

A. It involves gathering of information from Now is the time to make real the
multiple sources. promises of democracy. Now is the time to
B. It involves a series of steps to come up with rise from the dark and desolate valley of
a new thought. segregation to the sunlit path of racial
C. It involves higher order thinking skills. justice.
D. It involves organizing and citing sources Now is the time to lift our nation from
properly. the quick sands of racialinjustice to the
solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time
52. Why is it important to maintain unity in to make justice areality for all of God's
making a paragraph? 55.children.
What type of paragraph is shown in the
speech of martin Luther King, Jr.?
A. It brings together all of the ideas that have An excerpt from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s I Have a
been given. A. Dream speech
narrative
B. It gives thoughts that are in support of the B. expository
subject matter. C. persuasive
C. It helps to build bridges between ideas and D. personal recount
makes your writing more understandable.
D. It thoroughly develops a single idea and I will never forget the first time I got lost in
establishes a connection between it and the La Paz City. I was travelling with my
parents during summer vacation. We were
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in preparing her farewell speech. Since you

have understood well about the topic, what
should NOT be done in presenting a speech?

A. use acronym and jargons

B. get the audience attention
B. make your speech more personal
C. keep your words short and simple

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56. If you were a 6-year old child and the
narrator of this incident, how might have
you responded?
A. sulked in a corner
B. stayed cool and waited for your mom
C. cried and screamed at the top of your lungs
D. continued to explore the different sections
of the department store

57. What do you think is the ending of the

story above? The narrator was
A. kidnapped
B. reunited with his family
C. adopted by foster parents
D. never found and was lost forever

58. What kind of speech would you give if you

didn't prepare it beforehand?

A. persuasive
B. expository
C. impromptu
D. extemporaneous

59. You are to make an assessment on the

proper usage of cohesive devices in delivering
a speech. What is the possible activity to carry
out the said task?

A. Provide activity sheets to answer.

B. Do interactive story telling using cohesive
devices.
C. Give them statements and let them give the
meaning the way it was said.
D. Let them write one type of paragraph of
their choice and deliver it to the big class.

60. Your Italian friend sends you a message in

Facebook. She says that she needs your help

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