Republic of Education
Division of Marinduque
SANTA CRUZ NORTH DISTRICT
Santa Cruz, Marinduque
DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN ENGLISH 8
Name: _______________________________
Grade/Section: ________________________
Date: __________________________
Score: _________________________
General Directions: Read the following carefully. Blacken the circle under the letter of your choice using the answer
sheet provided.
Test I: Determine the meaning of the underlined words using context clues.
1. Filipinos exhibit utang na loob not just as a proof of gratefulness but also as way of life.
a. debt of gratitude
c. debt of love
b. debt of honor
d. debt of responsibility
2. The Filipinos did not anticipate the effect of the pandemic.
a. respect
b. distrust
c. expect or predict
d. doubt
3. I grew up learning to assert my rights and not to be cowed by other people’s intimidation.
a. comforted
b. helped
c. pleased
d. scared
4. All the green and gold tiles of the temples are vibrating: the wooden goldfish above them are writhing against the
sky.
a. Hanging
b. leading
c. pointing
d. twisting
5. His animosity or ill-feeling because of what happened to his daughter was so great.
a. Anger
b. bitterness
c. hate
d. malice
6. Serenity, a state of being calm, is one of the important traits that a person should possess especially during difficult
and stressful times.
a. anxiety
b. confusion
c. imagination d. tranquility
7. 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
8. Tanya loves her father, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard. A person who is
haphazard is
a. lovable
b. disorganized c. lost
d. worried
9. They searched meticulously, but no keys. They have looked everywhere! If you did something meticulously, you
would be
a. trying to find something
c. feeling silly
b. trying to finish quickly
d. working very carefully
10. There is no doubt that the idea of living in such a benign climate was appealing. The islanders seemed to keep
their vitality and live longer than Europeans.
a. tropical
b. not malignant
c. kind
d. favorable
Test II
Analyze the questions carefully and answer it by shading the circle under the letter of your choice.
11. In APA style, references should be written in what order?
a. chronological order by date of publication
c. alphabetical order by first author’s last name
b. no particular order
d. alphabetical order
12. In APA referencing, what does the abbreviation pp. stand for?
a. pages
b. paper
c. paragraph
d. page
13. What do we called the practice of taking someone else’s work and claiming it as one’s own?
a. plagiarism b. quoting
c. writing
d. cheating
14. Why do we need to use conventions in citing sources?
a. to become popular
b. It gives proper credit to the authors of the words or ideas that you are incorporated into your paper.
c. It gives us recognition when we cite sources
d. It allows us to copy from different sources
15. You used a quotation from a book in your assignment. How would you write the in-text citation?
a. author, title b. author, year c. author, page number d. author, year, page number
16. Which of the information goes first when you are referencing a website?
a. author/sponsor/organization
c. title of the website
b. URL
d. year
17. When should et.al. be used in APA style?
a. when the source is unknown
c. when the source has two authors
b. when the source has one author
d. when the source has more than one authors
18. ______ is taken from the Greek word “biblion” which means book and “graphia” which means to write. It contains
alphabetical list of sources.
a. card catalog
b. bibliography
c. graph
d. online sources
19. The following belong to print sources materials EXCEPT
a. periodicals b. magazines c. books
c. diary
20. Which of the following do not follow the correct way of citing sources?
A
. Mega Publishing Inc.
Metro Manila
2014
Jose Rizal: A Genius and National Hero
Gregorio F. Timong, Juana Impaz
b.
Mabuhay Philippines
The Ruins in Bacolod City
January 2018
Antonio Miranda
c.
Melissa Luz Lopez
Quarantine rules for provinces may be relaxed further after June 15 – Roque
https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/6/8/provinces-modified-GCQ-maybe relaxed-June-15.html
June 8, 2020
d.
2015 Burgos, Tamaraw Publishing, Inc. Charity, and Nolyuga, Mark. Learning the English Language for
Filipino Students. Cebu:
21. I have a friend who have the _________ to read mind.
a. ability
b. possibility c. request
d. permission
22. The sick lady sent a/an _______ for medical assistance.
a. request
b. chance
c. certainty
d. promise
23. Which sentence use the correct usage of the modal verb “must”?
a. We must pay taxes
c. He must be famous
b. They must be home yet.
d. She must have already arrived.
24. Which of the following sentences show an adverb of manner?
a. Gabo moved slowly
c. I left the house early.
b. Shania eats rarely.
d. She has lived in the island all her life.
25. Only those who passed the admission test _____ enroll in the University.
a. cannot
b. must
c. must not
d. can
26. The weather forecast stated that the likelihood of rain tomorrow is high. What modal was used in the sentence?
a. forecast
b. tomorrow
c. likelihood
d. high
27. The following sentences use modals correctly EXCEPT
a. Our classroom has the capacity to accommodate 35 students.
b. Eating nutritious foods is a necessity.
c. You ought to study harder.
d. Should you please reduce the price?
28. Which modal adverb is used to state that something is needed?
a. ably
b. obligately
c. possibly
d. necessity
29. Which of the following sentences use modal nouns?
I. As a student, you have an obligation to study hard.
II. My parents gave me permission to go with you.
III. She loves her children promisingly.
IV. We must still follow the health protocols implemented by the government.
a. I, IV
b. I, II, III
c. II, IV
d. I, II
30. May I go now? The underlined word is an example of what modal?
a. modal noun b. modal adverb
c. modal verb d. it can be noun or adverb
Test III
31. What are words and phrases that connect ideas of sentences and paragraphs for coherence?
a. modals
b. parts of speech
c. transition signals
d. punctuations
32. The boy like birds, but he was afraid of cats. Similarly, he did not like lion and tigers. What type of transition word
is used in the given example?
a. Comparison/ contrast
b. Cause and effect
c. chronology
d. clarification
33. You’ll be able to simultaneously eat dinner and review your work. What is the signal used in the sentence?
a. able
b. review
c. simultaneously
d. eat
34.Telephone interviewing allows for a large number of responses in a short time and at relatively low cost. Moreover,
the method permits interviewers to reach respondents at specific times of the day; this is an important consideration in
the study of radio and TV listening habits. The underlined signal identifies __________.
a. addition
b. comparison
c. time
d. contrast
35. ________ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure time reading.
a. Nevertheless
b. Because
c. Before
d. Since
36. If you’re having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible. __________, set the table the
day before.
a. For instance
b. In contrast
c. similarly
d. as a result
37. There are ways you can make boring tasks more pleasant. For instance, bring a portable radio and listen to music
on the earphones while you work. The sentence shows _______
a. contrast
b. comparison
c. illustration/example d. cause and effect
38. I did not hear the phone ringing __________ the sound of the television was in full blast.
a. because
b. before
c. even though
d. nevertheless
39. Alex sprained his wrist and, _________ he will not be playing in the tournament.
a. for instance b. in addition c. in that case d. as a result
40. The movie is too long. __________ it got good reviews.
a. even though b. in fact
c. however
d. otherwise
41. The words below are adjectives that express a positive feeling, except ______.
a. anxious
b. inspired
c. carefree
d. objective
42. Which of the following sentences expresses the feeling of being contented?
a. I am satisfied with my grades for this quarter.
b. I am happy with my high score in the quiz.
c. I am looking forward for the next lesson.
d. I am thankful for my parent’s support.
43. The students are so enthusiastic to begin the school year. The underlined word is an example of _______.
a. verb
b. adjective
adverb
d. noun
44. Mye decide to take a break ________ she was tired. What is the appropriate adjective to complete the sentence?
a. surprised
b. accomplished
c.tired
d. inspired
45. Parents are ________ to see their children help in the household chores.
a. happy
b. amused
c. excited
d. satisfied
46. The following show negative emotions EXCEPT
a. worst
b. inconsiderate
c. encouraging d. harsh
47. Our health workers work so hard to save the lives of many people. The underlined word is an adverb of _____
a. time
b. manner
c. frequency
d. place
48. We definitely need to follow the rules implemented in the school to avoid negative records. The word definitely
emphasizes that __________________
a. the speaker is certain that the rules must be followed
b. the speaker is uncertain of what he is saying
c. the speaker is convincing the people in the community
d. the speaker has no intentions of persuading others to follow the rules
49. Personally, I do believe that having a deeper relationship with God is the best thing. This shows _____
a. being honest
b. owing good favor
c. emphasizing a point
d. standing on his personal views
50. Which of the following sentences does not belong to the group?
a. I am so disappointed about the result of your exam.
b. She got surprised after knowing the good news.
c. I strongly disagree about your decision.
d. I feel so delighted when someone opened up to me about his/her problems.
1st Periodical Test in English 8
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Total No. of items: 50
Objectives
No. of
items
No. of
Days
Items
Placement
Level of Understanding
K
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Total:
Determine the meaning of
words and expressions that
reflect the local culture by
noting context clues
10
6
1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9,10
10
6
11,12,13,1
4,15,16,17
,18,19,20
10
6
21,22,23,2
4,25,26,27
,28,29,30
P
/
% of
items
U
/
20%
Use conventions in citing
sources
Use modal verbs, nouns and
adverbs appropriately
/
20%
20%
/
/
/
/
Identify and use signals that
indicate coherence
Use range of verbs,
adjectives and adverbs to
convey emotional response
or reaction to an issue to
persuade
20%
10
6
31,32,33,3
4,35,36,37
,38,39,40
10
6
41,42,43,4
4,45,46,47
,48,49,50
50
30
50
20%
/
/
100%