Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF QUEZON CITY

2ND QUARTER TEST IN ENGLISH 8

S.Y. 2022-2023

Name: ________________________________Section: _________________Date: __________

GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Read each item carefully and follow directions as indicated. Write the
letter of the CORRECT answer on your answer sheet.

I. Explaining Visual-Verbal Relationship

Directions: Study the illustrations on the
right, then answer the questions below.
(nos.1-5)
1. The illustration is an example of
a/an _____.
A. graph C. map
B. infographic D. table
2. The illustration mainly shows class
suspensions and cancellations
during ______ signal warnings.
A. earthquake C. storm
B. rainfall D. flood
3. Once PAGASA raised storm signal
number 3, classes shall be
automatically canceled or
suspended in ______.
A. public and private pre-school
and kindergarten levels
B. public and private pre-school,
kindergarten, and junior high
school levels
C. public and private pre-school,
kindergarten, junior high
school, and senior high school
levels
D. public and private pre-school,
kindergarten, junior high
school, senior high school, and
tertiary levels
4. The following are true about the
illustration EXCEPT ______.
A. When there is any storm signal
in a particular area as declared
by PAGASA, classes in public
and private schools in all levels
are automatically suspended.
B. In cases where there are no storm signal warnings, but classes are affected by heavy
rainfalls and floods; the local government unit (LGU) would decide and announce the
 class suspensions.
C. LGU officials are expected to announce a suspension of afternoon classes in the
appropriate levels not later than 11:00 AM in the affected areas.
D. DepEd still maintains that parents have the ultimate responsibility for determining whether
their children should go to school, even if no order for cancellation/suspension of classes
has been issued if they feel that traveling to or from school will put their children at risk.

5. The objective of the previous illustration is _____________.

A. to protect the students and staff from unnecessary physical dangers that they might be
exposed to in times of typhoons, floods, and other calamities even in the absence of
announcements.
B. to uphold students, parents, and staff’s constitutional rights to life, health, safety, and
property in times of typhoons, floods, and other calamities even in the absence of
announcements.
C. to guide all concerned regional, division, and school officials of both public and private
schools on the procedure of suspension and cancellation of classes in times of typhoons,
floods, and other calamities even in the absence of announcements.
D. all of the above

II. Identifying Multimodal Texts

A. Directions: Study the pictures below. Identify the multimodal texts described in the pictures
and defined in the following sentences. Write the letter of your answer. (nos. 6-10)

Text Message
A.Book B . Brochure C. Map D. Dance E.Cartoon F.Text Message

6. A performing art form consisting of sequences of movement with aesthetic and often
symbolic value, either improvised or purposefully selected.
7. It is designed for SMS through the use of gadgets.
8. A visual representation of an entire area or a part of an area, typically represented on a
flat surface.
9. It is an informative paper document that can be folded into a template, pamphlet, or leaflet.
10. A handwritten or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or
 bound together within covers.

B. Directions: Identify the modal texts defined below. Write the correct letter of your choice.
(nos. 11-15)

11. Which type of live multimodal text is the expression of an idea or emotion through the
use of body movements in a rhythmic way, accompanied by music?
A. Animation C. Films
B. Dance D. Oral Presentation

12. Which type of paper-based multimodal text presents information and data with the use
of words in diagrams and drawings?
A. Comics C. Infographics
B. Graphic Texts D. Posters

13. Which type of live multimodal text is filmed as stop-motion where the camera is stopped and
the subject moved and then filmed?
A. Animation C. Films
B. Dance D. Oral Presentation

14. Which type of paper-based multimodal text contains specific text structures, visual design and
language features?
A. Comics C. Infographics
B. Graphic Texts D. Posters

15. Which of the following is an example of a graphic text?

III. Study Skills

Directions: Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow (nos. 16-22)

Mobile Technology and Its Social Impact Survey

% of adults who say they ______ a mobile phone.

own share use

16. What does the graph convey?
A. The data show mobile phone users around the globe.
B. The data show the number of adults who own mobile phones.
C. The data show the different countries who use mobile phones.
D. The data show the result of the survey on the use of mobile phones.
17. What country has the highest percentage of adults who own mobile phones?
A. Jordan
B. Tunisia
C. Kenya
D. Vietnam
18. What country has the lowest percentage of adults who share mobile phones?
A. Columbia
B. Vietnam
C. Tunisia
D. South Africa
19. What country has the lowest percentage of adults who own mobile phones?
A. India
B. Philippines
C. Venezuela
D. South Africa
20. Which of these is NOT shown on the data presented?
A. The highest percentage of adults who own mobile phones has also the lowest
percentage of adults who share and do not own mobile phones. B. The data vary depending on
the country and the adult mobile phone users. C. The data show that the lowest percentage of
adults who own mobile phones is congruent to the highest percentage of adults who share
mobile phones. D. The data illustrate the different percentages of adults from different countries
who own mobile phones, who share mobile phones, and who do not use mobile phones.
21. What is the importance of a graphic organizer in relation to the expository text? A. It helps
the reader analyze the figures and data presented on a specific topic. B. It shows the
similarities and differences of data presented in a specific topic. C. It serves as a textual
aid to facilitate learning and instruction in a specific topic. D. It serves as a result of a
summary of interpreted figures and data presented in the text.
22. Which graphic illustration is used to show the results of the survey?
A. Line graph
B. Bar graph
C. Pie graph
D. Pictograph

Directions: Analyze the pie chart below and match each statement in column A with the listed
items in column B (nos. 23-25)

32% Social Media

Column A Column B
23. The most favorite A. Social Media
community leisure activity. B. Swimming
24. Activities with almost the same C. Picnic
level of enjoyment. D. Sports and swimming
25. Leisure activity that is least enjoyed. E. Social Media and
online games

Directions: Read the steps below. Arrange the details to organize topics in a graphic organizer.

1. These are the basic steps to follow.

2. Select the information you intend to present
3. Create a graphic representation of that information
4. Decide what key components are necessary for you to learn.
5. See the connections by examining the information in the graphic
organizer.

26. A. 1-4-3-2-5 B. 1-5-2-4-3 C.1-3-5-2-4 D. 1-2-4-3-5

Directions: Choose the appropriate words to complete the given sentence. (nos. 27-31)

27. I___________ this doughnut is better than that from the other store.
A. think B. feel C. taste D. smell
28. Labradors are the ___________ kind of dogs to have as a pet.
A. better B. best C. cute D. handsome
29.What is the opinion-marking signal used in the sentence. Marissa is certain that we will survive
the Covid-19 crisis?
A. that we will B. the Covid-19 crisis C. will survive D.is certain that
30. I __________ be wrong but didn’t you just ask him about that a while ago?
A. will B. would C. might D. had to
31.What does the opinion-marking signal Maybe express in the sentence below? Maybe
many people are planning to go on vacation once travel expenses go low.
A. expectation B. possibility C. reality D. standpoint
IV. Recognizing Positive and Negative Messages Conveyed in a text
Directions: Read the text below and answer the questions that follow. (nos. 32-36)
1.
The dilemma on cell phones in school arises many questions on whether or not they
should be allowed or banned. 2. Some say cell phones should be banned from school
because they are said to be a distraction and used to bully, cheat, and plan fights. 3. On the
other hand, cell phones should be allowed in school because they improve communication
between parents and students, they are an educational resource, and in the event of an
emergency, responders could be quickly notified. 4. While many feel that cell phones should
be banned from school because they are said to be a distraction and used to bully, cheat,
and plan fights, they should really be allowed in school. 5. Although cell phones may have
made it easier for students to plan fights, cheat, and bully, banning cell phones will not stop
the nonsense.

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32. Negative message is suggested in _____.

A. sentence No. 1
B. sentence No. 2
C. sentence No. 3
D. sentence No. 4
33. Generally, the message is positive because ___________.
A. The use of cell phones can cause less distraction.
B. Cell phones can be used in case of an emergency.
C. Banning cell phones will not stop bullying and cheating.
D. The use of cell phones has more advantages than disadvantages.
34. All the statements below express positive messages EXCEPT
__________. A. A cell phone is an educational resource.
B. Cell phones are said to be a distraction and are used to bully, cheat, and plan fights. C.
Cell phones should be allowed in school because they improve communication between
parents and students.
D. In the event of an emergency, responders could be quickly notified by using a cell phone.
35. The word dilemma in sentence 1 is a ______ word.
A. positive
B. negative
C. neutral
D. all of the above
36. In sentence number 5, the word that suggests that the message is positive is _______.
A. although
B. easier
C. banning
D. nonsense

37. Which of the following conveys a positive message?

A. Fake news B. Criticism C. Hatred D. Love

38. Which of the following conveys a negative message?

A. Commendation B. Disapproval C. Endearment D. Glorification

V. READING COMPREHENSION
Directions: Read the text below and answer the questions that follow. (nos. 39-44)
 Bawang Merah Bawang Putih
An Indonesian Malaysian Folklore

In a village, lived a widow with her two beautiful daughters, Bawang Merah (Red Onion or
Shallots) and Bawang Putih (White Garlic). Bawang Putih's real father which was also the widows's
husband died long ago. Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih had opposite characters and personalities.
Bawang Putih was diligent, kind, honest, and humble. Meanwhile, Bawang Merah was lazy, glamorous,
proud, and envious. Bawang Merah's bad personality worsened because her mother spoiled her. The
widow always gave her everything she wanted. It was Bawang Putih who did all the work in the house.
Doing the laundry, cooking, and cleaning, essentially all the work were carried out by herself.
Meanwhile, Bawang Merah and the widow just spent time making themselves up, because when they
needed something, they could just ask Bawang Putih
Bawang Putih often went to a nearby river. Every time she saw someone by the river, she
always asked them about her mother's cloth which was washed away by the river, but everyone
didn't know where the cloth was. Eventually Bawang Putih came to a place where the river flowed
into a cave. Surprisingly, there was a very old woman in the cave. Bawang Putih asked the old
woman if she knew of the cloth whereabouts. The woman knew where the cloth was, but she made
a condition before she handed it to Bawang Putih.

The condition was that she had to work assisting the old woman. Bawang Putih was used to
working hard so that her work pleased the old woman. It was late afternoon and Bawang Putih was
saying goodbye to the old woman. The woman handed the cloth to her. Because of her kindness, the
old woman offered her a gift of pumpkins. There were two of them, one was larger than the other.
Bawang Putih was asked to choose the gift she wanted. She wasn't greedy, therefore she chose the
smaller one.

Returning home, the Stepmother and Bawang Merah were furious because Bawang Putih
was late. She told them what happened from the time her mother's cloth was washed away until her
encounter with the old woman in the cave. Her stepmother was still furious because she was
already late and only brought one small pumpkin, so the mother smashed the pumpkin to the ground.
"Whack..." and the pumpkin was broken, but it was miraculous that in the pumpkin there were
beautiful golden jewelry and diamond ornaments. The Widow and Bawang Merah were very
shocked. They could get very rich with that much jewelry. But greedy they were, they yelled at
Bawang Putih asking why she didn't take the large pumpkin instead. In the Widow and Bawang
Merah's minds, if the larger pumpkin was taken, they would get much more jewelry.
39. The protagonist in the folklore is ____________
A. Bawang Merah B. Bawang Putih C. Old woman D. Stepmother

40. The folklore, Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih is similar to_____.
A. Aladdin C . Cinderella
B. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs D. Little Red Riding Hood

41. In our everyday speech, casual conversation sometimes brings negative or positive
connotations to others. We best explain that connotation is ____________.
A. an idea or feeling that a word evokes.
B. an idea that gives positive impression to the person
C. an idea that gives negative impression to the person
D. a tone of voice that could give positive impact to others.

42. What are the context clues to the word furious?

A. Bawang Putih was late.
B. The pumpkin was broken.
C. Bawang Putih brought only a small pumpkin.
D. The mother smashed the pumpkin to the ground.
43. What does the sentence She wasn’t greedy, therefore she chose the smaller one show?
A. cause-effect
B. problem-solution
C. compare-contrast
D. sequence/order of importance

44. What can you infer from the last sentence of the text?
A. The widow and Bawang Merah are ungrateful for the beautiful golden jewelry from
the small pumpkin.
B, The widow and Bawang Merah wanted more golden jewelries and diamond
ornaments. C. The widow and Bawang Merah expressed their disappointments by yelling
at Bawang Putih.
D. The widow and Bawang Merah clearly showed their greediness by wanting a larger
pumpkin.

VI. POETRY INTERPRETATION

Directions: Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow. (nos. 45-50)

Sadness
By Confucius

1 The sun is ever full and bright

2 The pale moon waneth night by night
3 Why should this be?

4 My heart that once was full of light

5 Is but a dying moon to – night.

6 But when I dream of thee apart,

7 I would the dawn might lift my heart,
8 O sun, to thee.

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45. What are the two things in the poem that show Confucius’s thoughts?
A. moon and heart C. heart and dream
B. sun and moon D. dawn and night

46. How is sadness revealed in the poem?

A. through similes C. through clues
B. through imagery D. through idiomatic expressions

47. What does Line 5 imply?

A. death C. loneliness
B. sickness D. hopelessness

48. What does the poem reveal about the narrator?

A. The narrator reveals the love and care that he feels toward his
lover.
B. The narrator reveals the similarity between the moon and the sun.
C. The narrator reveals about the person who he continues to love.
D. The narrator reveals why he feels this way.

49. What phrase is associated with loneliness and depression?

A. pale and waneth C. dying and heart
 B. light and night D. dream and dawn

50. The poet says, “The sun is ever full and bright”. The words “full” and “bright” as used in
the poem indicate a/an ___________.
A. pleasant mood C. surprised mood
B. excited mood D. jolly mood

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