Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-B MIMAROPA
Schools Division of Palawan
PINAGLABANAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOOL
Pinaglabanan, Quezon, Palawan
First Quarter Summative Assessment in
ENGLISH 8
SY: 2024-2025
[Link] CHOICE. Choose the letter of the correct answer from the choices. Write your answer on
a separate sheet of paper.
1. Friendship among teenagers is a complicated thing. Sometimes they get well along with others
and are happy about it, but there are also times when they have misunderstandings and
disagreements
[Link] B. interwoven C. interlaced D.
entangled
2. Which of the following type of context clues is placed in the same sentence to know the
meaning of the unfamiliar word?
A. Synonym B. Antonym C. Comparison D.
Inference
3. We should keep ourselves healthy by always washing our hands, eating nutritious foods,
taking vitamins, exercising regularly, and drinking plenty of water.
[Link] B. fresh C. safe D. strong
4. What type of context clues provided a samples to understand the meaning of the unfamiliar
word?
A. by Explanation B. by Definition C. by Example D.
Inference
5. “A treasure hunter is a person who searches for treasures from sunken ships and ancient
tombs to obtain valuable relics and artifacts”. What type of context clues is shows in the
sentence?
[Link] Explanation B. by Definition C. by Example D.
Inference
6. Serenity, a state of being calm, is one of the important traits that a person should possess
especially during difficult and stressful times.
[Link] B. confusion C. imagination D. anxiety
7. The following is a type of context clues EXCEPT:
[Link] List or Series of clues B. by Definition C. by Cause-Effect
D. by Modals
8. Police officers are very conspicuous. We can see them in checkpoints.
[Link] B. evident C. hidden D.
visible
9. Which of the following refer to the words that appear in sentences to help understand the
meanings of difficult words?
A. Aural-Visual Association B. Context Clues C. Dictionary D.
Antonym
10. Teachers are known for being loquacious. They love to talk about ideas.
[Link] B. reserved C. restrained D. silent
11. Snakes, sharks, and crocodiles are common predators of smaller animals.
A. carnivores B. herbivores C. hunters
D. victims
12. 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
13. Steve is a rambunctious child who always injures himself and is warned for being naughty.
A. humble B. refined C. shy D. unruly
14. Every individual is unique. Each one has his/her own ability, skill, strength and weakness.
A. common B. creative C. distinct D.
single
15. What does the Latin phrase et al. mean?
A. among others B. and others C. for example
D. with others
17. The word "bibliography" originated from the Greek words ‘biblion’ meaning a book and
‘graphia’ meaning to _______.
A. copy B. listen C. read D. write
18. Each of us is a creation of our experiences. Who we are today is the opus of our journey?
A. composition B. music C. piece
D. product
19. Which of the following print materials refers to a scholarly published periodical containing
articles written by researchers, professors, and other experts?
A. books B. journals C. magazines D.
newspapers
20. Which should NOT be a purpose for creating an annotated bibliography? It should not be
created to ________.
A. avoid plagiarism B. help other researchers
C. burden writers in doing their research D. show respect to the
author of the source used
21. My mother is ________ coming home late tonight because of the heavy traffic.
A. obligately B. possibly C. ably
D. promisingly
22. Which of the following statements is TRUE about bibliography? It is a ________.
A. sample of books to read later B. list of sources used in
research
C. place to go and check out books D. list of books students need
to buy
23. Which of the following refers to any materials or information taken from the internet?
A. Instagram B. Online C. social media
D. YouTube
24. When a learner is required to do research on his/her assignment, which of the following should
be the most appropriate action? A learner __________.
A. posts his/her question on [Link] and waits for someone to answer it.
B. does the research on the internet and directly copies what is immediately posted on Google.
C. gets in formation from various websites and acknowledges the author by writing the
sources.
D. waits for his/her classmates to do their assignment first so he/she could copy it
25. One of the reasons why a learner needs to cite sources of information used in his/her research
is to show his/her credibility as a writer. This means that the learner_______.
A. made his/her own research B. used reliable information in
his/her research
C. copied his/her work from his/her classmates D. read a lot of books to
include in his/her research
26. There is a ______ of rain tomorrow.
A. decision B. request C. possibility D.
necessity
27. I have a friend who has the ________ to read minds.
A. ability B. possibility C. request
D. permission
28. Why is it important to cite the sources of information that you used in your research? It is
important because it ___________.
A. gives credit to the author B. is required by the teacher
C. is generally a part of an essay D. shows you made an effort
in doing your assignment
29. My sister is ________ supportive of my hobby.
A. possibly B. decidedly C. obligately D. necessarily
30. If Carl campaigns hard, his win is a/an ________.
A. promise B. certainty C. responsibility D.
obligation
31. I can play any musical instrument.
A. ability B. general truth C. offer
D. promise
32. Annaliza ________ turn 16 this year and plans to have a simple party.
A. can B. may C. must D.
will
33. I will eat now.
A. ability B. decision C. permission D.
promise
34. I played ________ with my friends.
A. surely B. permissively C. certainly D. promisingly
35. You ________ study hard to pass the test and make it to the top.
A. could B. might C. should D. would
36. Could you open the door for me?
A. offer B. permission C. promise D. request
37. Students have a/an ________ to study hard.
A. likelihood B. willingness C. promise D.
obligation
38. May I go now?
A. decision B. offer C. permission D.
request
39. Only those who passed the admission test _______ enroll in the university.
A. can B. cannot C. must D.
must not
40. You must follow the doctor’s advice.
A. no obligation B. strong obligation C. permission D.
weak obligation
41. What was the young farmer’s reaction upon knowing the governor’s demand?
A. He was certainly desperate.
B. He thought that he should not inform his mother about the demand.
C. He told the other villagers that he could make the governor’s demand.
D. He did not tell the other villagers that he could make the governor’s demand.
42. What could be the decision of the governor after knowing that it was the young farmer’s aged
mother who taught him how to make a rope of ash?
A. He would ask the young farmer to be one of his trusted men.
B. He would certainly punish the young farmer for disobeying his order.
C. He would not kill the elders anymore because they had great wisdom.
D. He considered the possibility of letting the young farmer and his aged mother live in his
house.
43. What did the governor think about his demand in making a rope of ash?
A. Nobody in the village could make a rope of ash.
B. Only the governor himself can make the rope of ash.
C. Somebody from the village could make a rope of ash.
D. It is impossible that someone can think of a way in making a rope of ash.
44. What punishment would the governor give to those who might disobey the law?
A. The relatives of those who will disobey will be put to death.
B. All who will disobey will be buried at the topmost part of the mountain.
C. Any citizen who will disobey will be buried alive by his/her relatives.
D. All who will disobey the law must be put to death together with their old relatives.
45. How did the young farmer respond to the law of the governor?
A. He must obey the governor.
B. He would defy the governor’s law.
C. He should hide his mother from the governor’s eyes.
D. He could not possibly follow the governor because he dearly loved his mother.
46. Walking can make people become more aware of their surroundings, _____ the cleanliness of
the environment, and the friendliness of the neighborhood.
A. consequently B. despite C. unfortunately D.
such as
47. Residents complain bitterly about the trash thrown anywhere, _____ these same people are the
ones doing it.
A. although B. and C. moreover D. yet
48. Some city folks choose to live on a farmland; _____, they have to adjust to its slow pace,
quietness, and the absence of cable and Internet connectivity.
A. because B. consequently C. despite D.
such as
49. Parents are ________ to see their children help in the household chores.
A. happy B. amused C. excited D.
satisfied
50. If you have problems, you _______ visit the guidance office or talk to someone you trust.
A. could B. would C. must D.
had better