Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION XIII
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF AGUSAN DEL SUR
Trento District I
TRENTO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
3rd Quarter Final Examination in English 8
Directions: Analyze the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a sheet of
paper.
1. Exercising is proven to be the most effective way to lose weight. What is the bias word that match the
underlined subject?
A. Exercising
B. lose weight
C. most effective
2. Biased writing is an unfair presentation of the issue because….
a. it focuses on both side
b.it focuses on one side
D. proven
c. it doesn’t state information clearly
d. all of the above.
3. It refers to the words or expressions that help convey the stand of the author towards an issue.
a. evidences
b. bias
c. opinion
d. Diction
4. Which of the following factors influences a person to be biased?
A. evidences B. experiences
C. facts
D. reality
5. Below are true about bias, EXCEPT:
A. presenting both sides of the issue
B. telling only a part of the issue at hand
C. putting across an unfair or one-sided opinion
D. being subjective as opposed to being objective
6. This refers to an author’s expression of his/her own opinion on a particular issue without examining and presenting
enough evidences.
a. objective
b. bias
c. judgment
d. subjective
7. Which of the statements below helps a person determine the author’s biases?
A. Use of diction and evidence B. Use of credentials C. Use of personal thoughts
D. Use of words
8. “Elderly people are no longer productive at work.” Which of the words below makes the statement biased?
A. elderly
B. productive
C. no longer
d. work
9. Eating fruits is the only way to live healthy. What is the bias word that match the underlined subject?
A. only way
B. healthy
C. fruits
D. eating
7. “Men are superior to women in any given field of work.” Which of the words below makes the statement biased?
A. men
B. women
C. work
D. superior
10. Modular learning is the most appropriate learning modality in the new normal education. What is the bias word
that match the underlined subject?
A. delivery
B. most appropriate
C. modular learning
D. new normal
11. Boys are more inclined to learning Mathematics.
A. Boys
B. learning
c. Mathematics
d. more inclined
12. Which of the following statements is an example of unbiased writing?
A. Among all other professions, teaching is the most valued one because teachers mold all professionals.
B. All TV stations produce variety of programs which cater their viewers, but GMA 7 produces the best
programs of them all.
C. Filipinos are the most hospitable Asians compared to other neighboring counties like Thailand.
D. Both private and public schools offer quality education to its every student.
13. Which of the following statements expresses bias?
A. Divorce of parents always tears children's self-esteem.
B. All countries around the world are doing their best to stop the spread of the deadly virus.
C. Filipinos are the best English speakers all throughout Asia.
D. Everyone is responsible for his or her own health. We should do our responsibilities for us to survive the
pandemic.
14. Which statement of the writer expresses bias?
A. Everyone is responsible for his or her own health. We should do our responsibilities for us to survive the
pandemic.
B. All countries around the world are doing their best to stop the spread of the deadly virus.
C. Fruits and vegetables are both healthy, but eating fruits is healthier than eating vegetables.
D. The Philippines fail to handle COVID-19 cases effectively that is why many people get infected by the
virus.
15. Which of the following statements is not a bias statement?
A. Asians are better than whites at math.
B. Gay people are sinners.
C. Earth is the center of the universe.
D. All people has the right to freedom.
16. Which of the following statements shows the positive view of the author about mobile games?
A. It distracts teenagers from their academic priorities.
B. It enhances the analytic and critical skills of players.
C. It promotes messages about violence among teenagers.
D. It negatively affects their physical and psychological health.
17. Which of the following statements does NOT manifest bias?
A. Manny Pacquiao is the best Filipino philanthropist.
B. Henry Sy Sr. was the only Chinese-Filipino business magnate who offered justifiable salary to Filipino
workers.
C. Women should only stay inside their homes and do all household chores.
D. The imposition of death penalty will help curve crimes and violence in the country.
18. Which of the following statements shows the negative view of the author about social media?
A. It breeds cyber bullying and depression.
B. It can be an avenue for business opportunities.
C. It develops the information and communication skills (ICT) and creativity of teenagers.
D. It allows people to create online communities and friendship.
19. What should an author do to avoid being biased? The author must…
A. present evidences to support personal opinions
B. present solid evidences on both sides of an issue
C. use words and expressions that appeal to the readers
D. use words and expressions to convince readers to take a stand
20. “Dogs and cats are the commonly domesticated animals. However, dogs are better choice for they are fun to play
with, and they can be trained as service dogs to help humans. Cats, on the contrary, can only serve as a house pet.”
Identify the idea which the author favors.
A. Dogs
B. cats
C. dogs and cats
D. none of the above
21. “I like soda better than juice. I prefer soda because it is not too sweet unlike juice. Though juice tastes good, soda
has this acidity that make you burp.” Identify the idea which the author favors.
A. juice
B. soda
C. food
D. good
22. Which of the following statements does NOT manifest bias?
A. Manny Pacquiao is the best Filipino philanthropist.
B. Henry Sy Sr. was the only Chinese-Filipino business magnate who offered justifiable salary to Filipino
workers.
C. Women should only stay inside their homes and do all household chores.
D. The imposition of death penalty will help curve crimes and violence in the country.
23. When does an author become bias?
A. when he/she persuades the reader to believe on his/her own stand of the issue
B. when he/she helps convey the stand of the author towards an issue.
C. when he/she understand his/her underlying purpose in the issue.
D. when he/she has presented more positive evidences purpose about the issue.
24. Which of the following statements shows the negative view of the author about social media?
A. It breeds cyber bullying and depression.
B. It can be an avenue for business opportunities.
C. It develops the information and communication (ICT) skills of teenagers.
D. It allows people to create online communities and friendship.
25. This technique uses words in attempting to influence an audience by using emotional appeal.
A. bandwagon
b. soft soap
c. loaded words
d. transfer
26. This is used to reduce crucial issues to basic ideas and packages them with catchy slogans and images.
A. name-calling
b. transfer
c. simplification
d. loaded words
27. What particular technique is used which is intended to make consumers accept or approve something without
looking closely at evidences?
A. advertisement
B. commercial
C. announcement
D. propaganda
28. It uses a derogatory term to criticize a person or product.
A. name-calling
b. transfer
c. simplification
d. loaded words
29. Propaganda is a very powerful form of _____.
A. Informational texts B. Manipulative reporting
C. Persuasive writing D. Testimonials
30. Which is an example of a bandwagon propaganda technique?
A. “Millions are using the lipstick even famous celebrities. Don’t be left behind. Wear Maybelline
moisturizing lippy now.”
B. “Get the better detergent ever. Mr. Ariel.”
C. “Your task in English subject is to make an advertisement using jingle”.
D. “Safeguard sanitizing mist tells that it is kills 99.9% of germs better than any other leading sanitizer in the
market.”
31. African Americans are less intelligent than whites. Which of the words below makes the sentence biased?
A. African Americans
B. whites
C. than
D. less intelligent
32. Which is an example of name-calling propaganda technique?
A. “Millions are using the lipstick even famous celebrities. Don’t be left behind. Wear Maybelline
moisturizing lippy now.”
B. “Get the better detergent ever. Mr. Ariel.”
C. “Your task in English subject is to make an advertisement using jingle”.
D. “Safeguard sanitizing mist tells that it is kills 99.9% of germs better than any other leading sanitizer in the
market.”
(For 34-39. Identify the propaganda technique used in the given situation.)
33. Aling Doray only sends and receives money through “Kabagwakan Pawnshop: The People’s Pawnshop” because
she believes that it welcomes ordinary people like her.
A. glittering generalities
b. soft soap
c. plain folks
d. transfer
34. A salesman talked to my father about a new battery. The salesman enumerated 10 good things about the battery.
He did not mention any negative quality of the product.
A. glittering generalities
b. card stacking
c. plain folks
d. bandwagon
35. Buy A1 Shoes. These are the shoes that will match your classy style, your great looks, and your strong personality!
A. glittering generalities
b. soft soap
c. loaded words
d. transfer
36. Michael Jackstone, a well-known break-dancer, endorses Plasticman Magic Drink that will make your body
healthier and stronger.
A. name-calling
b. transfer
c. testimonial
d. loaded words
37. Which is an example of testimonial propaganda technique?
A. “Amazing sugar-free muffins: healthy sweets that brighten your day!”
B. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” A father reminds his son as he slips two apples into the lunch bag
of
his son.
C. I never expect to be cured from cancer using this Miracle Drink within three months. The doctor gave me
only six months to survive but God granted my prayers through this food supplement. Try it yourself and it
will never fail you!
D. all of the above
38. What do you think is the right thing for you to do if you see a propaganda of a slimming tablet with a promo sale
of buy 1 take 1 and sold at a very cheap price and you really want to lose weight?
A. Not buy the product until I can prove that it is effective.
B. Immediately buy the product for its very good offer.
C. Buy the product because of its convincing promotion.
D. Conduct a thorough research on the product especially for possible negative side effects of the product
before buying it.
39. The jeepney driver says he is using Carabao Tires. He says that this brand of tire is very much like a real carabao –
it is durable and dependable, and it keeps working under all weather conditions
A. card-stacking
b. transfer
c. testimonial
d. loaded words
40. Senior citizens are not allowed to avail of the cash for work program in the barangay because the officials believe
that they can’t do the work anymore.
a. racial
b. age
c. gender
d. group of individuals
41. People who live in Pulang Bato Village, a place where many crimes happen, are bad and dangerous.
a. racial
b. sexual
c. gender
d. social class