BULASA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Bulasa ,Argao, Cebu

DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN ENGLISH VIII
SY 2022-2023

NAME____________________________________GRADELEVEL/SECTION_____________SCORE__________
A. Direction: Determine the meaning of the underlined words based on context by choosing the letter of your answer.
Write it on your paper.
___1. It was an awful day – horrible and dreadful for the third time, the casting of the great bell was unsuccessful.
A. fearful B. foul C. happy D. nasty
___2. Kouan Yu might think that the result of the making of the great bell for the third and last time was much more
likely an egregious failure because of what happened to his daughter.
A.glaring B. grievous C. scandalous D. shameful

___3. At the end of the 21st century, this pandemic will still be remembered because of its big effect to humanity like
the Spanish Influenza in 1918.
A. 10 years B. 50 years C. 100 years D. 1,000 years
___4. The epidemic tested the resiliency of the Filipino people despite their weakness.
A. durability B. elasticity C. stability D. strength
___5. During these trying times, communication is very vital to relay accurate information relative to the issue to carry
out solutions easily.
A. active B. crucial C. important D. lively
___6. I am bedazzled watching sunset at a beach. Likewise, I am overwhelmed looking at the bright stars with the
moon at night.
A. blinded B. confused C. amazed D. puzzled
___7. One’s self can be his own foe, the greatest adversary he has to face.
A. attacker B. bandit C. contestant D. enemy
___8. Quarantine is separation, detention, and seclusion.
A. circumstance B. condition C. isolation D. situation
___9. Sibling rivalry should be discouraged among brothers and sisters in the family because it will create unhealthy
relationship among them.
A. competition B. match C. race D. tournament
___10. Every individual is unique. Each one has his/her own ability, talent, skill, strength and weakness.
A. common B. creative C. distinct D. single
___11. Which of the following is an example of paper-based multimodal text?
A. live performance B. website C. newspaper D. animation
___12. Which of the following is a digital multimodal text?
A. film B. poster C. textbook D. comics
___13. Which of the following is an example of live multimodal text?
A. animation B. e-book C. oral storytelling D. newspaper
___14. A text is considered multimodal if _____________.
A. it has multiple audiences C. it has multiple purposes
B. it combines two or more modes D. it has many models of transportation
___15. It is a signal word which indicates a change in the direction of the writer’s thought and it points out a
difference between two subjects or statements.
A. Comparison words C. Additional words
B. Contrast words D. Directional words
___16. My personal view is that it is better to have modular learning rather than online class. What word in the
sentence makes it an opinion?
A. My personal view B. it is better C. to have modular learning D. rather than online class
___17. If I am not mistaken, 15 years old below are advised to stay at home. What word in the sentence makes it an
opinion?
A. If I am not mistaken C. are advised
B. 15 years old below D. to stay at home.
___18. All of the following are examples of an opinion, EXCEPT.
A. Korean dramas are best of all.
B. Blue is the prettiest color.
C. A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious
disease.
D. Tiktok is the most widely used social media around the globe.

Test 2 Direction: Read each excerpt carefully. Write PO for the excerpt with positive message and NE for the one with
negative one.
______19. The team had to report on the assigned topic in class. Everyone submitted the outline of the subtopic
except Layla. The leader called her up to pass her prepared discussion. She ignored calls and texts. She appeared in
class and told the team that she had not prepared anything. She did not worry about it.
_____20. Raise your hand if you need fresh air! Wish granted…Give your house that fresh breeze and scent with a
touch of lavender, eucalyptus and chrysanthemum. Use O-Fresh Spring Fragrance for a sweet and vibrant air zone at
home. O-Fresh! Oh, so sweet!
_____21. DOH reports 1000 recoveries today. In the press conference earlier, DOH Secretary Paolo Ramirez
announced that 1000 patients finally came home after weeks of confinement due to COVID-19. He credited this to the
efforts of the medical frontliners.
_____22. BAY WATCH! The LGU collected 30 tons of garbage in the bay. Water contamination is evident and caused
by domestic wastes dumped by residents near the river. Continuous pollution will greatly affect the new breed of fish
discovered.
_____23. Christmas lights are up, and cool breeze is in the air. Everybody feels this favorite season is in town. No
pandemic can stop the celebration of Christmas. When ‘Ber’ Months came, people have posted their excitement in
their timeline. Malls display Christmas trees and lights in every corner.
Test 3: Direction: Read each item and choose the best answer.

____24.What source of bias if the author isn’t using specific language?

a. Loaded words b. Loaded sentence c. stereotypes d. vague language/generalization
___25.What source of bias if the author only presents one side of an argument?
a. Loaded words b. stereotypes c. opinion d. one-sided arguments
___26.What source of bias if the author will base on feelings, emotions, or prejudices which aren’t objective?
a. Loaded words b. stereotypes c. opinion d. one-sided arguments
___27.“The Warays are fearless people; they are the kind you would not want to get into any fights with.” What
source of bias is presented in the sample sentence?
a. Loaded words b. Loaded sentence c. stereotypes d. vague language/generalization
___28.“Dogs are affectionate but they are attention seeker.” What source of bias is presented in the sample
sentence?
a. Loaded words b. Loaded sentence c. stereotypes d. vague language/generalization

___29.“Most cats are very adorable, playful animals, and easy to care for. That’s the reason why I am planning to
adopt a kitten soon” What source of bias is presented in the sample sentence?
a. Loaded words b. Loaded sentence c. stereotypes d. vague language/generalization

___30.“I believe that the most beautiful country in Southeast Asia is the Philippines, next to Singapore and Japan.”
What source of bias is presented in the sample sentence?
a. Loaded words b. opinions c. stereotypes d. vague language/generalization
___31. What type of informative speech which gives description of the state of a given topic?
A. Definition Speech B. Demonstration Speech C. Explanatory Speech D. Descriptive Speech
___32. What type of informative speech which creates a vivid picture in a person’s mind regarding an object, person,
animal or place?
A. Definition Speech B. Demonstration Speech C. Explanatory Speech D. Descriptive Speech
___33. Which of the following type of speech doesn’t belong to the group?
A. Definition Speech B. Demonstration Speech C. Explanatory Speech D. Persuasive Speech
___34. What type of informative speech that explains the meaning, theory or philosophy of a specific topic?
A. Definition Speech B. Demonstration Speech C. Explanatory Speech D. Descriptive Speech
___35. What type of informative speech that explains how to do something?
A. Definition Speech B. Demonstration Speech C. Explanatory Speech D. Descriptive Speech
___36. I could not go out last night____ I was too busy.
A. And B. So C. Becuase D. But
___37. I could not go with my friend _____ he went without me.
A. And B. So C. Becuase D. But
___38. My friend went to the cinema to see a film____ the film wasn’t very good.
A. And B. So C. Becuase D. But
___39. The cinema was full of people_____ they were all talking.
A. And B. So C. Becuase D. But
___40. My brother didn’t study before he took the test ____ he failed.
A. And B. So C. Becuase D. But
___41. Cindy, with her friends conducted a research on the possible solution for climate change through their Science
textbooks. What source of information is being presented in the situation?
A. Article B. Textbook C. Autobiographies D. Statistical data
___42. The team decided to search for articles about new research findings on the factors affecting the absenteeism
of the students. What source of information is being presented in the situation?
A. Article B. Textbook C. Autobiographies D. Statistical data
___43. My partner, Rhea, will look into journal articles that analyze research about the effects of assignments to the
grades of the students. What source of information is being presented in the situation?
A. Journal Article B. Textbook C. Autobiographies D. Statistical data
___44. To get to know better my favorite Philippine National hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, I read his autobiographies. What
source of information is being presented in the situation?
A. Article B. Textbook C. Autobiographies D. Statistical data
___45. Roxanne is tasked to discuss about the increase of population so she decided to open statistical data to
validate her report. What source of information is being presented in the situation?
A. Article B. Textbook C. Autobiographies D. Statistical data
___46. The moon is Earth’s only permanent natural satellite ___ it is the fifth largest natural satellite in the solar
system.
A. In fact B. Moreover C. Even though D. Specifically
___47. Melanie, I read your essay. _______you have a point in your opinion, there are still factors you need to
consider.
A. In order to B. Then C. Although D. Specifically
___48. Do not choose someone who will make all the decisions for you ____ choose someone who will surely stand by
you and will definitely care about what you need.
A. Instead B. Then C. Although D. Specifically
___49. Team, we need to read and understand all of this ______win the Quiz Bowl competition.
A. In order to B. Then C. Although D. So that
___50. I promise to get your opinions ____your voices matter to me.
A. Accordingly B. Even though C. Because D. Specifically