Republic of The Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Cebu City
CITY CENTRAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Second Periodical Test in English 8
Name: __________________________ Grade and Section: _________ Date: ___________

1. Which of the following graphs uses pictures to represent data or information?

A. Bar graph B. Pie graph C. Line graph D. Pictograph
2. The following is true when using graphs EXCEPT:
A. A graph is used to show a pattern or trend in data.
B. A graph is used to show relationships in different data.
C. A graph is used to show and present specific data and information.
D. A graph is used to show a summary of different data and information.

3. Amanda is tasked to report about the percentage of people who read novels. She must include the type
of novel each person reads. What type of graph is ideal and easy for her task?
A. Bar graph B. Pie graph C. Line graph D. Pictograph

The Lopez family earns P 60,000 a month. The Chart below shows the percentage of their monthly
expenses. Based on the chart answer the questions that follow. Use the graph for answering 4-6.

Lopez Family Budget

Entertainment; 5,000

Miscel-
laneous; Groceries;
10,000 20,000

Savings;
10,000

Transportation;
Medicines; 5,000 10,000

Groceries Transportation Medicines Savings Miscellaneous Entertainment

4. Which of the following has the Lopez family spend most?

A. Entertainment B. Groceries C. Savings D. Transportation
5. What type of graph is used above?
A. Bar graph B. Pie graph C. Line graph D. Pictograph
6. Based on the graph given, the following are False except:
A. The family spends the least on groceries.
B. The family spends the most on transportation.
C. The family spends the same amount on savings and groceries.
D. The family spends the equal amount for both transportation and miscellaneous.
 Use the table to answer 7-10
7. Which of the following is true based on the table given?
A. The lowest grade for Physics is 79. C. Tony has the lowest score in English.
B. The highest grade for Science is 88. D. David has the highest score in Physics.
8. If the cut off grade be an honor student is 85, who among the boys is qualified?
A. Tony B. John C. David D. Richard
9. What does the table generally present?
A. The number of students in a class. C. The grades of students in each subject.
B. The subject that is most difficult. D. The list of students and the different subjects.
10. What conclusion can one make based on the given table?
A. Math is a difficult subject. C. Students are doing well in all subjects.
B. Physics is the easiest subject. D. Only few students need to improve in some subjects.
11. A statement of fact has the following characteristics EXCEPT:
A. It contains scientific data. C. It presents statistics and valid information.
B. It can be proven as true or false. D. It is an expression of a person’s ideas and views.
12. Which of the following characterizes an opinion best?
A. An opinion contains explanations.
B. An opinion may use data and present it as basis.
C. An opinion contains descriptions to present an argument.
D. An opinion contains personal judgements and perspectives.
13. Which statement is expressing a support?
A. I give this statement because of certain points.
B. I don’t agree with you on this statement because of the numbers given.
C. This statement is possible, so I agree with you on this proposed project.
D. This statement is false, and it does not coincide with the given supporting ideas.
14. The following are expressing opinions EXCEPT:
A. Everyone knows that water makes up a large part of our body.
B. I would say that water makes up a large part of our body.
C. It is widely accepted that our body is mostly made up of water.
D. Water is of major importance to the human body since 60% of it is water.
15. Choose the statement that explains best the importance of distinguishing fact from opinion.
A. Distinguishing fact from opinion helps make people choices.
B. Distinguishing fact from opinion supports people’s ideas and views.
C. Distinguishing fact from opinion is necessary to avoid being influenced easily.
D. Distinguishing fact from opinion is necessary in advertising and promoting brands.
For numbers 16-20. How is the italicized phrase used in each of the statement?
16. I strongly agree with Mandela when he said, “Courage is not the absence of fear, but
the triumph over it.”
A. support C. disagreement B. drawing conclusions D. personal doubt
17. Mandela is right when he said, “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
A. support C. disagreement B. drawing conclusions D. personal doubt
18. In my opinion, Nelson Mandela is an ordinary man who became a leader because of extraordinary circumstances.
A. support C. disagreement B. personal opinion D. personal doubt
19. I doubt Mandela did not feel fear when he was sentenced for life imprisonment.
A. support C. disagreement B. personal opinion D. personal doubt
20. I must say that Mandela is man of immeasurable courage.
A. support C. disagreement B. drawing conclusions D. personal courage
21. Which of the following is a historical fact?
A. Nelson Mandela served as President of Africa from 1994 to 1999.
B. I must say that Mandela was famous for he was an eloquent speaker.
C. I agree that Mandela was brave for he stood up against apartheid and injustice.

D. In my opinion, Mandela was a source of inspiration and courage to the Africans.

22. Which of the following is a factual statement?
A. There are over 70 languages spoken in Zambia.
B. Communicating with the locals in Zambia might be difficult.
C. A lot of tourists have probably influenced Zambia’s language.
D. I think the people of Zambia have difficulty in communicating with each other.
23. Which of the following is an opinion?
A. African drums come in different types.
B. Drums have been an intrinsic part of African life.
C. Drums are probably the most used musical instrument in Africa.
D. African drums are played to communicate, celebrate, mourn, and inspire.
24. The following are statements of fact EXCEPT:
A. Boeber has an extremely rich and sweet flavor.
B. Boeber is a traditional South African beverage.
C. The beverage is made of sugar, milk, vermicelli, sago, and flavorings.
D. The beverage is traditionally served on the fifteenth night of Ramadan.
25. Posters are what type of multimodal texts?
A. digital B. paper-based C. recorded D. live
26. What type of multimodal texts are musical performances?
A. paper-based B. live C. recorded D. digital
27. What type of multimodal texts are webpages?
A. paper-based B. digital C. live D. recorded
28. What multimodal text includes graphic visual representations of information, data, or
knowledge that aims to present complex information quickly and clearly?
A. blog B. poster C. comics D. infographic
29. What multimodal text includes a series of pictures or pages of information, often
displayed on a large screen?
A. podcast B. video C. slideshow D. brochure
30. A text is considered multimodal when it has___________________
A. multiple purposes C. a discussion on a lot of topics
B. multiple audiences D. a combination of 2 or more semiotic systems
31. Which of the following is NOT an example of a multimodal text?
A. slideshows C. letters B. podcasts D. storytelling
32. What is the purpose of a text? It is the _____________________.
A. people it is created for C. reason it is created
B. topic being discussed D. feature and elements used
33. What elements do posters use with words and images?
A. listening and reading C. reading and viewing
B. speaking and reading D. listening and viewing
34. Which transition word will you use to point out similarities?
A. likewise B. while C. but D. nevertheless
35. Which transition word will you use to show contrast?
A. similarly B. on the contrary C. likewise D. same as
36. Ana lived in a large house with many animals while her best friend, Lisa, lived in a small house without
pets. How were the friends' homes different?
A. Ana had a large house, but Lisa's was small. C. Both Ana and Lisa have homes.
B. Ana does not have pets, but Lisa does. D. None of them has a house.
37. 14. Many Africans die of famine. The word famine means_________.
A. spoiled food C. feminine
B. extreme scarcity of food D. abundance of food
38. A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day. The teacher works with children at the
school; however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital. How are the teacher and doctor alike?
A. They work with many people. C. They work with children.
B. They work for themselves. D. They work in hospitals.

39. Nuts and peanuts are healthy for you. Nuts grow on trees whereas peanuts are grown in
underground pods just like potatoes. Peanuts are legumes (peas and beans). People make
peanut butter and peanut oil from peanuts. Both are good for snacking. How are nuts and peanuts alike?

A. Peanut butter is made from nuts and peanuts. C. Peanuts grow underground.
B. Both are good for snacking. D. Nuts grow on trees.
40. Which of the following group of signal words would you most likely find in a paper comparing
two things?
A. in addition, finally, above all C. meanwhile, coupled with, for instance
B. likewise, as well, the same as D. although, however, contrary to
41. Maria and Tina are twin sisters. They are fourteen years of age. Both like to draw. They are very
creative. This is an example of:
A. chronological order C. contrasting
B. fact and opinion D. comparing
42. The purpose of identifying the positive and the negative message in a text is to _____.
A. answer the comprehension questions C. pass the examinations
B. be inspired to do good deeds D. win in a political race
43. These are messages promote pleasant emotions since they convey acceptance, sympathy and
thanksgiving.
A. hidden messages B. implied messages C. negative messages D. positive messages
44. These messages make people bad. They convey disapproval, denial, and refusal.
A. hidden messages B. implied messages C. negative messages D. positive messages

45. “From the shock on our mothers’ faces; the resigned set of our fathers’ shoulders...”
What emotion is evoked in this line?
A. happy B. excited C. worry D. angry

46. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and
embraced him and kissed him.

In the reading context, this scenario implies a ___________ message.

A. positive B. persuasive C. negative D. neutral
47. This is a type of a spoken or written account of an event that a writer experienced in his life.
A. a diary B. a narrative C. a daily journal D. a personal recount

48. What is the infographic about? It compares _____.

A. adults and teens
B. the impacts of social media
C. social media use of adults and teens
D. social media sites used by teens and adults.

49. Which age group uses social media the most?

A. 13-18 B. 19-29 C. 30-49 D. 50-64

50. What elements does the infographic use?

A. listening and viewing
B. listening and speaking
C. speaking and viewing
D. viewing and reading

Prepared by:

JENNIFER T. DUDANG
Subject Teacher

Checked by:
JEAN EMILY M. YAP
English Coordinator