Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region X-Northern Mindanao
Schools Division of Misamis Oriental
ESPERANZA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Esperanza, Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental

ENGLISH 8
SEMI-FINAL EXAMINATION
Test I. Read the following statements. Identify if what type of pattern of idea development is presented. Write the letter of the
correct answer on the space provided before each number

A. General to Particular B. Cause and Effect C. Claim and Counterclaim D. Problem-Solution

_____1. Because of the rain, I stayed at home.
_____2. The school awarded the most competitive classes, namely: Grade 8 Beauteous, Beaming and Benevolent.
_____3. I stayed at home due to the rain
_____4. The high cost of healthcare is a major issue for many people, but a solution is to increase access to preventative care,
such as regular check-ups and screenings, which can help to identify and treat health problems before they become more
serious and costly to manage.
_____5. James and his team believe that they can finish the project; however, others do not.
_____6. Traffic congestion is a major problem in urban areas. One solution to this problem is to invest in public transportation,
such as buses and trains.
_____7. In general, exercise is good for your health. However, for people with certain medical conditions, it's important to
consult with a doctor before starting a new workout routine.
_____8. In general, eating a balanced diet is important for maintaining good health. However, some individuals may have
specific dietary requirements due to medical conditions, such as celiac disease
_____9. Noun is the name of place, things, event, animals, and others. For example are the words kite, cat, and Pedro
_____10. The bullet ant is a small creature. Nonetheless, its bite is extremely painful.
_____11. You can come with us if you are ready, otherwise you will have to ride the bus.
_____12. Summer in the Philippines can be very hot . For this reason, many people experience heat stroke.
_____13. It was raining; therefore, I stayed at home.
_____14. The increase in global temperatures is causing more frequent and severe natural disasters.
_____15. One major challenge with renewable energy is that it can be intermittent and unpredictable, but a solution is to
develop energy storage technologies, such as batteries, that can store excess energy for use during periods of high demand.
_____16. The high cost of college tuition is a major barrier for many students. In order to address this, it is important to increase
funding for scholarships and grants.
_____17. Some people argue that video games are harmful to children because they promote violence. However, others claim
that video games can actually have positive effects, such as improving cognitive function.
_____18. Exposure to air pollution has been linked to a range of negative health effects
_____19. A pressing issue in many developing countries is access to clean water, but one way to address this is to implement
rainwater harvesting systems, which collect and store rainwater for use in agriculture and household purposes.
_____20. A significant issue with remote work is that it can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness, but a solution is for
companies to create virtual communities where employees can connect and socialize online.

Test II. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number
_____1. Which of the following statements describes a sentence outline?
A. states varied information in sentence form
B. presents the primary and secondary sources
C. states the main topic and supporting details in sentence form
D. presents the thesis statement, major topics, subtopics, and supporting details in sentence form
_____2. What is the first step in writing an outline?
A. Make and organize a list of your subtopics. C. Create and organize a list of your major topics.
B. Choose your topic and establish your purpose. D. Provide additional information to support your subtopics.
_____3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about major topics? Major topics refer to the_______________.
A. major details which are formed from the major subtopics
B. phrases/sentences which are formed from the subtopics
C. phrases/sentences which are crafted from the major subtopics
D. major phrases/sentences which are organized from the thesis statement
_____4. Which of the following statements is TRUE about primary source?
A. summary of the essay B. firsthand information C. concluding information D. secondhand information
_____5. Which of the following defines a thesis statement?
A. expresses the main idea of an essay C. summarizes an essay
B. gives a conclusion of an essay D. states the relevant information of an essay
_____6. Which of the following best explains secondary sources?
A. commentaries which come from primary sources C. information which come from secondary sources
B. information which are derived from primary sources D. analyses of research paper which are taken from various sources
_____7. Which of the following should NOT be done in making an outline?
A. Make and organize a list of your subtopics. C. Provide additional information to support your subtopics.
B. Review and refine the contents of your outline. D. Present the primary and secondary sources randomly.
_____8. You want to write a feature article that would encourage people to keep the right attitude and stay hopeful amidst
COVID-19 crisis. Which of the following could NOT be considered as a secondary source for your article?
A. books B. journals C. Diaries D. reports
_____9. Hannah is a passionate writer who wants to expand the content of her outline. Which of the following should she
consider first?
A. thesis statement of the outline C. use of primary and secondary sources
B. summary of relevant information D. outline of the major topics and supporting details
_____10. Jen is tasked to write an essay about the importance of obeying the government’s rules and regulations of her
country. After writing her thesis statement, what should Jen do in order to organize her ideas?
A. analyze the given information C. choose the main topics and supporting details
B. research on the important information D. outline the major topics, subtopics and supporting details
_____11. Daniel is very excited for the upcoming online meeting with his teammates. As a team leader, he wants to prepare an
interesting activity that could be done through online platform. Which of the following would he consider as primary source in
searching for an interesting online activity?
A. biographies B. dissertations C. interviews D. textbooks
_____12. Ana gathered details for her paper mostly from the internet. Which of the following should she
consider?
A. The content of the text C. The time the text was published
B. The length of the text D. The name of the author
_____13. You are tasked to synthesize information from a given text, which will be your first step?
A. Organize the ideas of the text C. Synthesize the information
B. Read the text several times D. Identify relevant information
_____14. Ana gathered details for her paper mostly from the internet. Which of the following should she
consider?
A. The content of the text C. The time the text was published
B. The length of the text D. The name of the author
_____15. Student A is done gathering information from different sources. What would be the next step?
A. Cite the sources B. Synthesize the text C. Organize the ideas D. Review the content
_____16. Why is there a need to note important details?
A. To help you remember things that could help you for future reference.
B. To help you build up vocabulary on the process.
C. To help you select the ideas and concepts needed for your paper.
D. To help you read and review the content before submission.
_____17. Your teacher in Arts gave you an assignment to synthesize the information with the topic ‘Kulintang in The Philippines.’
You then resorted to search on the internet and found multiple responses. Do you think you are doing the process of synthesis
correctly?
A. Yes, because the first step in synthesis is to search the net for information.
B. Yes, because the first step in synthesis is to gather information from sources.
C. No, because the first step in synthesis is to gather a summary of the information needed.
D. No, because the first step in synthesis is to acknowledge the authors properly.
_____18. Archie is doing a synthesis on the “Preferred Study Habit of HS Students.” Which of the following will most likely be
his consideration?
A. Taking new beliefs and evaluating them for reason.
B. Taking pieces of information and creating something new out of them.
C. Taking what you have learned and completing a test on it.
D. Taking various sources that must have contrasting points of view.
_____19. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. You can interpret the text during summary. C. You build your own idea after synthesis.
B. You can synthesize sources without a summary. D. You note details from one source only.
_____20. How should writing a synthesis start?
A. Cite sources whenever it is needed. C. Gather several information from various sources.
B. Read and understand the text. D. Transfer all the information on to one piece of paper.

III. Answer P if the statement shows primary source and S if it shows secondary source
______1. A 2015 Broadway musical depicting the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States
______2. The Diary of Anne Frank
______3. Audio recording of an interview with Lola Rosa Henson, the first Filipino comfort woman.
______4. Gregorio Zaide’s book on Life, Works and Writings of Jose Rizal
______5. The Parisian Life, an 1892 painting by Juan Luna
______6. A newspaper article on Beirut explosion
______7. An Afro-Asian Literature textbook for Grade 8 learners
______8. A YouTube video describing how the pyramids were built
______9. Autobiography of Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest serving Prime Minister
______10. Facebook livestreaming of comet Neowise passing over Mt. Mayon
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
 Region X-Northern Mindanao
Schools Division of Misamis Oriental
ESPERANZA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Esperanza, Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental

ENGLISH 7
SEMI-FINAL EXAMINATION
Instruction. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is the purpose of a problem-solution paragraph? B. They make the text more confusing
a. To tell a story C. They distract readers from the main topic
b. To present a problem and explain a solution D. They repeat the same information many times
c. To compare two things 16. What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
2. What should you do first when writing a problem-solution A. A fact can be proven true, while an opinion is based on
paragraph? personal beliefs
a. Provide a solution c. Use colorful words B. A fact is always written in long sentences, while an opinion is
b. Clearly state the problem short
3. Which of the following is a correct example of a problem- C. A fact is used only in books, while opinions are used in
solution paragraph? newspapers
a. "Plastic pollution is increasing. One possible solution is to D. A fact is a guess, while an opinion is always correct
encourage recycling in schools and communities." 17. Which of the following is an example of a fact?
b. "I love going to the beach because the water is clear and A. Climate change is the biggest issue in the world today
refreshing." B. Studies show that global temperatures have increased by 1.2°C
c. "There are many types of animals, including mammals, reptiles, in the last century
and birds." C. I believe that everyone should stop using plastic to protect the
4. Which of the following is not a part of a problem-solution environment
paragraph? D. The best way to fight pollution is to plant more trees
a. A clear statement of the problem c. A proposed solution 18. What is an opinion?
b. An unsupported opinion A. A statement that can be proven true with evidence
5. Why is it important to use transition markers in a problem- B. A belief that cannot be proven as true or false
solution paragraph? C. A sentence that includes numbers and statistics
a. To make the paragraph longer D. A fact written in a short paragraph
b. To make the connection between the problem and solution 19. How can identifying facts help in making informed decisions?
clearer A. It allows people to base decisions on reliable information
c. To make the paragraph harder to read B. It makes decision-making harder
6. Which of the following is an example of a problem indicator? C. It encourages people to guess rather than research
a. "A major issue is..." c. "One possible solution is..." D. It forces people to agree with all opinions
b. "To solve this problem..." 20. What does quoting mean in writing?
7. Which of the following is an example of a solution indicator? A. Copying the exact words from a source and using quotation
a. "One major concern is..." c. "To address this..." marks
b. "Due to this problem..." B. Changing a sentence into a completely different idea
8. Which transition marker can be used to present a problem? C. Copying the exact words from a source and using period and
a. "The issue with..." c. "Because of the improvement..." question mark.
b. "As a result of this solution..." D. Removing words from a paragraph
9. What should a well-written problem-solution paragraph contain? 21. What is the purpose of revising an essay?
a. A clear problem statement and a well-supported solution A. To add more words without checking for errors
b. Long sentences that are difficult to understand B. To improve clarity, coherence, and supporting evidence
c. Details that are not connected to the problem C. To make the essay longer by repeating ideas
10. What is the correct tone to use in a problem-solution D. To change the topic completely
paragraph? 22. Which of the following should be checked for clarity?
a. Objective and formal c. Disorganized and unclear A. Whether the essay has a title
b. Blaming and aggressive B. If the sentences are clear and easy to understand
11. What is the main idea in a problem-solution text? C. If the conclusion is longer than the introduction
A. The extra details in the text D. The number of words in each paragraph
B. The minor problems mentioned in the text 23. What does coherence in writing mean?
C. The central message A. The ideas in the essay are random and unrelated
D. The title of the text B. The ideas are connected and flow smoothly from one to another
12. Why is it important to identify the main idea when reading a C. The essay has only one paragraph
text? D. The essay is written in different languages
A. It helps readers guess what happens next 24. Why is it important to have supporting evidence in an essay?
B. It allows readers to understand the key message A. To make the essay longer
C. It helps memorize every word in the passage B. To prove that the writer has read many books
D. It makes the text longer C. To strengthen arguments with facts, examples, and research
13. In a problem-solution essay, where is the problem usually D. To confuse the reader with too much information
introduced? 25. What is the difference between revising and editing?
A. In the introduction C. In the last sentence A. Revising improves content and structure, while editing corrects
B. In the middle paragraph D. In the title grammar and spelling
14. What part of a problem-solution essay presents the suggested B. Editing is more important than revising
ways to solve the issue? C. Revising and editing are the same
A. Introduction C. Supporting details D. Editing focuses only on making the essay longer
B. Solution section D. Conclusion 26. Which is the best way to revise an unclear paragraph?
15. How do supporting details help in understanding a text? A. Remove unnecessary words and rewrite sentences for better
A. They provide evidence and explanations to support the main clarity
idea B. Add as many new ideas as possible, even if they are unrelated
C. Copy another paragraph from a different essay A. Delete the sentence completely
D. Ignore it and submit the draft without checking B. Ignore it and move on
27. What is the purpose of peer feedback in revision? C. Rewrite it in a clearer and simpler way
A. To allow classmates to write the essay for you D. Add more words to make it longer
B. To get suggestions on how to improve the essay 40. Why is a thesis statement important in a problem-solution
C. To copy ideas from other students essay?
D. To make the essay more difficult to understand A. It summarizes the conclusion of the essay
28. Which question should you ask when checking coherence? B. It introduces random facts about the topic
A. Does each sentence connect smoothly to the next? C. It clearly states the problem and proposed solution
B. Did I use enough complicated words? D. It is an extra sentence at the beginning of the essay
C. Is my essay longer than my classmate’s? 41. What is the purpose of transition words like "therefore" and "as
D. Did I include my favorite color in the essay? a result"?
29. What should a writer do after receiving feedback? A. To make the essay longer
A. Ignore it and keep the essay the same B. To connect ideas and improve the flow
B. Identify useful suggestions and make necessary improvements C. To confuse the reader with complex words
C. Delete the entire essay and start over D. To start every paragraph with a new idea
D. Change only the spelling mistakes 41. When checking for supporting details in an essay, what should
30. How can a writer make an argument stronger? you look for?
A. Add personal opinions without any facts A. Personal opinions only
B. Use supporting details such as examples, facts, and statistics B. Strong evidence, facts, and examples
C. Repeat the thesis statement in every paragraph C. Unrelated sentences that add length
D. Make the essay longer without adding new information D. Extra adjectives to make sentences colorful
31. What is the purpose of a thesis statement? 42. Which of the following is an example of a constructive peer-
A. To introduce random ideas editing comment?
B. To summarize the entire essay in one sentence A. "Your essay is boring and has many mistakes."
C. To clearly state the main idea and argument of the essay B. "I liked your topic, but you can improve the clarity of your
D. To make the essay sound more difficult second paragraph by adding an example."
32. Which of the following is an example of a weak thesis C. "This is not a good essay."
statement? D. "Your handwriting is hard to read."
A. "Plastic pollution harms marine life, but by reducing plastic use 43. What should you do after receiving peer feedback?
and promoting recycling, we can protect the environment." A. Ignore all comments and submit the original draft
B. "Pollution is bad." B. Get upset if the comments suggest changes
C. "Deforestation leads to loss of biodiversity and climate C. Review the feedback, revise your essay, and improve weak
imbalance, but planting trees and enforcing environmental laws areas
can help." D. Rewrite the entire essay from the beginning
D. "Reducing food waste is important to fight hunger and protect 44. Why is it important to be open to constructive criticism?
natural resources." A. It helps improve writing skills and essay quality
33. When revising, what should you do with sentences that are too B. It allows others to rewrite your entire essay
long and confusing? C. It means your essay is wrong and you should start over
A. Leave them as they are D. It makes writing more difficult
B. Break them into shorter, clearer sentences 45. Which of the following is an example of a clear thesis
C. Add more words to make them longer statement?
D. Remove them completely, even if they are important A. "Pollution is a big problem in the world."
34. How can a writer check if their ideas are well-organized? B. "Pollution affects the environment, and reducing plastic waste
A. Read the essay aloud to see if it flows smoothly can help solve this issue."
B. Count the number of paragraphs C. "I don’t like pollution."
C. Add more adjectives to make it sound impressive D. "There are many problems everywhere."
D. Remove all transition words 46. What is one way to check the organization of an essay?
35. What is the best way to improve weak evidence in an essay? A. Read the essay backward to find mistakes
A. Add statistics, expert opinions, and real-life examples B. Identify if the paragraphs follow a logical order
B. Remove all supporting details C. Remove sentences that seem too short
C. Use only personal opinions D. Count the number of words in each paragraph
D. Make the paragraph longer without adding new facts 47. When peer-editing, why is it important to focus on clarity?
36.What is the main goal of revising a problem-solution essay? A. So that the essay makes sense to the reader
A. To make the essay longer B. So that the essay is longer
B. To improve clarity, coherence, and organization C. To remove all short sentences
C. To add random details to make it interesting D. To rewrite the entire essay
D. To remove all supporting details 48. How can you make your essay more engaging and clear?
37. Why is reading your draft aloud helpful when revising? A. Use clear and simple language
A. It helps check if the words sound poetic B. Use complicated words to sound intelligent
B. It allows you to hear mistakes in clarity and flow C. Repeat ideas in every paragraph
C. It makes the essay more dramatic D. Use only personal opinions without facts
D. It helps find interesting words to add 49. Which of the following is NOT a good revision strategy?
38. Which of the following best describes coherence in an essay? A. Checking if the thesis statement is strong
A. The essay has random ideas that make it creative B. Reading aloud to identify unclear parts
B. The sentences and ideas connect smoothly C. Ignoring feedback from peers
C. The essay has long paragraphs D. Making sure ideas connect smoothly
D. The ideas are repeated throughout the essay 50. It is a piece of writing that brings together multiple sources or
39. What should you do if you find a sentence that is unclear or ideas to create a new idea or point.
confusing? A. Synthesis B. Inference C. Summary D. Analysis