ENGLISH 8

2nd GRADING PERIODICAL EXAM

PART I.
Direction: Read the question carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. "Research shows that regular exercise can significantly reduce the risk of chronic
diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. " What type of claim is this?
A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Value
C. Claim of Policy
D. Claim of Analysis

2. "The school should implement a no-phone policy during classes to improve

student focus and academic performance." What type of claim is this?
A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Preference
C. Claim of Policy
D. Claim of Value

3. "It is better to read books than to watch movies because books provide a deeper
understanding of the plot and characters." What type of claim is this?
A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Value
C. Claim of Policy
D. Claim of Comparison

4. "Electric cars should replace gasoline cars to reduce carbon emissions and
combat climate change." What type of claim is this?
A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Value
C. Claim of Policy
D. Claim of Solution
5. "Access to clean water is a fundamental human right that should be upheld
globally."
What type of claim is this?
A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Value
C. Claim of Policy
D. Claim of Principle

6. In a debate, a student argues, "Allowing students to use mobile phones in class is

beneficial because it promotes responsibility and enhances learning." What type of
claim is the student making?
A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Value
C. Claim of Opinion
D. Claim of Policy

7. A student says, "Reading fiction is more enjoyable than reading non-fiction

because it sparks imagination and creativity."
What type of claim is being made by the student?
A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Opinion
C. Claim of Value
D. Claim of Policy

8. An environmental group claims, "Recycling reduces the amount of waste in

landfills and helps conserve natural resources."
What type of claim is the group making?
A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Value
C. Claim of Opinion
D. Claim of Policy
9. A health magazine states, " Everyone should exercise for at least 30 minutes a
day to maintain good health." What type of claim does the magazine make?
A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Value
C. Claim of Policy
D. Claim of Opinion

10. A director claims, "The Wizard of Oz is the greatest movie of all time." What type
of claim is he making?
A. Claim of Fact
B. Claim of Truth
C. Claim of Policy
D. Claim of Value

11. Gabrielle saw that the government posted an advertisement on the television
saying "Our country's economy is thriving! Unemployment is at an all-time low, and
our GDP is growing faster than ever. Let's keep moving forward with the current
policies that have made this success possible!" What type of propaganda technique
was used in the advertisement?
A. Glittering generalities
B. Transfer
C. Appeal to authority
D. Card stacking

12. Marge bought a new model of Nike shoes because a lot of her friends have the
same model and that it is a trend these days. Upon remembering a lesson on her
English subject, she was joining the bandwagon of Nike shoes. Why did Marge think
that she was joining the bandwagon?
A. Because she was influenced by her friends to buy the shoes.
B. She was told that other brands of footwear are terrible.
C. She saw her favorite actor wear the same model.
D. Because people wear them everyday and think she should too.
13. Shane is a renowned celebrity and she is endorsing a new smartphone brand,
saying "I love this phone! It has changed my life!" without mentioning any specific
features or technical details. What propaganda technique was used?
A. Name calling
B. Bandwagon
C. Testimonial
D. Card stacking

14. As a social media influencer, Matt is asked to create a skit to advertise a make-
up brand emphasizing that the product doesn't melt easily. What is the BEST
propaganda technique he should use?
A. Repetition: Matt should repeatedly mention the brand's name and slogan to make
it more memorable.
B. Appeal to Emotion: Matt should create a skit that evokes strong emotions in his
audience, such as pain, exhaustion and fear.
C. Transfer: Matt should associate the brand with positive qualities or values, such
as "eco-friendly" or "cool", to make his audience perceive the brand in a more
favorable light.
D. Bandwagon Effect: Matt should show himself and other popular influencers using
the brand's products or services to create a sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) and
encourage his audience to join the trend.

15. Mariel is an advertisement model and she poses for the camera while holding a
burger while mowing on a lawn, what type of propaganda technique did Mariel do?
A. Glittering generalities
B. Card stacking
C. Plain folks
D. Testimonial

16. Which of the following describes the role of quoting in supporting a statement?
A. It provides a detailed summary of the entire text.
B. It directly uses a part of the text to support the statement.
C. It presents the text's main ideas in a simplified manner.
D. It changes the meaning of the original text to suit your argument.
17. What does paraphrasing achieve when used to support a general statement?
A. It directly uses the author's exact words to strengthen the argument.
B. It alters the original text's meaning to better fit the argument.
C. It provides a brief overview of the text's main points.
D. It restates the text in your own words while maintaining the same meaning as the
original.

18. How does summarizing help in supporting an argument?

A. By listing every detail from the original text.
B. By presenting your own interpretation of the text.
C. By condensing the main points and other relevant ideas of the text to support the
idea.
D. By copying the text word for word to maintain accuracy.

19. What's the difference between Quoting and Referencing?

A. Quoting directly restates a part of a text, Remembering mentions a section of the
test.
B. Referencing directly restates a part of a text, Quoting mentions a section of the
test.
C. Quoting indirectly uses a part of a text while Referencing directly mentions a
section of the test.
D. These ways of presenting show little to no differences.

20. What's the Difference between Paraphrasing and Summarizing?

A. Summarizing rewrites the text in your own words while maintaining the original
meaning, Paraphrasing shortens the text's main idea and other relevant ideas
support the idea.
B. Paraphrasing rewrites the text in your own words while maintaining the original
meaning, Summarizing shortens the text's main idea and other relevant ideas
support the idea.
C. Paraphrasing rewrites the text and changes its meaning in your own words,
Summarizing includes all the ideas of the text.
D. These ways of presenting show little to no differences.
PART II.
Direction: The following statements supports the different types of evidences
that includes “self-evidence, anecdotal evidence, argument from authority and
empirical evidence”. Write your answer in the blank provided. Write F if the
statement is fact, write O if the statement is opinion.
___ 21. Summer is the best season of the year.
___ 22. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
___ 23. The Earth is round because the Astronauts have seen it from space.
___ 24. Rainy days are the most relaxing type of weather.
___ 25. Lumpia is the best food to eat for any occasion.
___ 26. Historical record, indicates that Dr. Jose Rizal died on December 30, 1896.
___ 27. The human body composed of cells.
___ 28. School uniforms are a good idea because they help create a sense of unity
and equality.
___ 29. It’s better to live in Philippines than overseas.
___ 30. The Doctor said that getting enough sleep is important for good health.

PART III.
Direction: Read each statement carefully. Identify the correct type of
supporting evidence. Write your answer in the blank.
__________ 31. A quantitative data derived from research studies or surveys used to
support a claim.
__________ 32. It consists of verifiable information based objective reality, such as
dates, names and events.
__________ 33. Evidence that is based on personal judgement or perspective
informed by expertise or knowledge in a particular field.
__________ 34. It is derived from an individual’s personal account or experience,
often shared as part of a narrative or anecdote.
__________ 35. Evidence that is based on a well-reasoned judgement or viewpoint,
often provided by someone with experience in the relevant field.
PART IV.
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct persuasive technique: ethos, logos
or pathos.
36. When a speaker uses expert opinions and credentials to build credibility and ()
the audience, they are employing __________.
37. In a commercial that presents situational data to show the effectiveness of a
product, the persuasive technique used is __________.
38. A charity ad that features emotional stories and images of people in need to
appeal to the audience feelings is using __________.
39. When a politician highlights their experience and past achievement to gain the
trust of voters, they are using __________.
40. A speech that provides logical arguments and evidence to support a claim, such
as facts and figures is utilizing __________.
KEY ANSWERS 20. B
21. O
1. A
22. F
2. C
23. F
3. B
24. O
4. C
25. O
5. C
26. F
6. B
27. F
7. C
28. O
8. A
29. O
9. C
30. F
10. D
31. Statistical Inferences
11. A
32. Factual Knowledge
12. A
33. Informed Opinion
13. C
34. Personal Testimony
14. B
35. Informed Opinion
15. C
36. Ethos
16. B
37. Logos
17. D
38. Pathos
18. C
39. Ethos
19. A
40. Logos
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