Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA

ENGLISH 8
FOURTH PERIODICAL EXAMINATION
S.Y. 2022-2023
NAME____________________________ SCORE _____________

GRADE&SECTION___________________ DATE_______________

I. Directions: Read and understand each sentence carefully and pick the letter of your answer from the choices.
Grammatical Signals
_____ 1. Shows causal relationship between events.
A. Cause and effect B. Problem and Solution C. Comparison and Contrast
_____ 2. Problem and solution describes a problem and proposes a solution.
A. True B. False
_____ 3. A Claim of _____ makes an assertion about something that can be proved or disproved with factual evidence.
_____ 4. A Claim of _____ argues that something is good or bad, or that one thing is better than another thing.
_____ 5. A Claim of _____ argues that certain conditions should exist, or that something should or should not be done, in order
to solve a problem.
(Choices for Number 3,4, and 5) A. Facts B. Value C. Policy
Primary and Secondary Sources
_____ 6. Is usually a document or result that is being reported first hand.
A. Sources B. Primary Source C. Secondary Source
_____ 7. Original sources, NOT interpretations or opinions made by someone else.
A. Sources B. Primary Source C. Secondary Source
_____ 8. An example of a Primary source.
A. Book B. Interview C. Magazine
_____ 9. Essay of a Philosopher is a kind of secondary source.
A. True B. False
_____ 10. What makes the Body of a paper makes it credible?
A. Sources B. Primary Source C. Secondary Source
_____ 11. Use strong evidence from sources paraphrases, summaries, and quotations that support the main points.
A. Sources B. Introduction C. Body
_____ 12. Is the text or other work that provides the information that is being used.
A. Sources B. Introduction C. Body
_____ 13. Start with an attention grabber context that introduces the paper topic.
 A. Sources B. Introduction C. Body
_____ 14. Briefly summarize each main point found in the body of the sentences.
A. Primary Sources B. Introduction C. Conclusion
B.

II. Fill in the blanks with the correct word that will make the statement sensible.
(Synthesize Essential Information Found in Various Source.)
Choose if it is A. Printed or B. Digital

_____ 15. An article on the benefits of being a "plantita" published on a magazine for women.
_____ 16. A poster about Covid-19 posted on a wall in the market.
_____ 17. Online dictionaries
Read and understand the following statements. Write True if the statement correct and False if it is not.
_____ 18. Synthesizing is the process through which readers bring together their background knowledge.
_____ 19. Readers synthesize information by combining facts from various sources.
_____ 20. Opinion is based on feelings, thinking, and judgement.
_____ 21. Facts are based on truth. Given a deep study and research.
_____ 22. It is NOT important to analyze information found in various source.
_____ 23. Thesis sentence or paragraph that assert your idea or hypothesis.

(Compose Effective Paragraphs)

Directions: Complete the statement by writing the letter of your answer in the blanks pick from the choices.
A. Therapy B. Write C. manage D. Escape D. Human

“Writing is a form of (24.)__________; sometimes I wonder how all those who do not (25)__________, compose or paint can
(26.)__________ to (27.)__________ the madness,
the melancholia, the panic fear which is inherent in the (28.)__________ situation.”
Graham Greene (1904 – 1991)

Directions: Select the letter of your answer from the choices and write it on the space provided before each number.
A. Introduction B. Body C. Conclusion
_____ 29. Start with an attention grabber context that introduces the paper topic.
_____ 30. Use strong evidence from sources paraphrases, summaries, and quotations that support the main points.
_____ 31. Briefly summarize each main point found in the body of the sentences( avoid going over 2 sentences for each points)
_____ 32. A paragraph is a group of sentences that relate to the same main idea.
A. True B. False
_____ 33. It aims to aid in communicating ideas by setting off the single topic which is developed or by providing clear
distinctions
between separate parts of a longer composition.
A. True B. False
 III. Directions: Read and understand. Answer the Questions and write your answer on the space provided.
Develop Paragraphs that Illustrate each text type.

I was impatiently waiting at the parking lot that afternoon

when a motorcycle passed the road with a careless driver.
Hey Mr.! Watch your driving manner! I shouted as loud as I
could but I don’t know if that would be enough for him to know how
he really ruined my day.
I was then busy wiping the mud at my skirt without knowing
that someone happened to offer me a handkerchief…..

_____ 34. How did the girl describe her day in the paragraph?
A. Busy B. Ruined C. Impatient
_____ 35. If you are the writer or author of the Essay what would be the ending of your story that would make the reader
interested?
A. My mother wiped my tears. B. A police man offered me help to clean my skirt
C. The driver came and offer me a handkerchief and found out that it was my crush.
IV. Directions: In delivering a self- composed persuasive speech we must remember to identify and give importance to
the following. Identify and give the meaning of each very important things to remember.
(Deliver a Self-Composed Speech)
Body Language Articulation Pronunciation Pitch
Speed Pause Volume Quality Variance
_______________ 36. Is a type of communication in which physical behaviors, as opposed to words, are used to express or
convey information. Such behavior includes facial expressions, body posture, gestures, eye movement,
touch and the use of space.
_______________ 37. The fact or quality of being different, divergent, or inconsistent.
_______________ 38. The formation of clear and distinct sounds in speech.
_______________ 39. The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of
excellence of something.
_______________ 40. Quantity or power of sound; degree of loudness.
_______________ 41. The way in which a word or letter is said, or said correctly, or the way in which
a language is spoken.
_______________ 42. Interrupt action or speech briefly.
_______________ 43. The quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or
lowness of a tone.
_____________ 44. The rate at which someone or something is able to move or operate.
Read with understanding and answer the following questions:

1aim of Fact mak4 4es an assertion about something that can be proved or disproved with factual
evidence.

_____ 45. The letter is about what?

A. Sympathy B. Application C. Thank you

_____ 46. The very first people whom were thanked?

A. Friends B. Families C. Teach

_____ 47. The writer is a?

A. Elementary student B. College student

C.Teacher

_____ 48. What country was mentioned in the composition?

A. USA B. Philippines C. Dubai

_____ 49. A title suited for a mother is…

A. Narrow Road My Cousin

B. My Mom..My friend
C. The Father I love
______ 50.The last step in the problem solving process is the

perfection stage. This is where we reevaluate everything and