Saint Mary’s Academy of Capiz

P. Burgos St., Roxas City

SECOND QUARTER LONG TEST

ENGLISH 8

Teacher: MA. KIA JOY O. MADRELINO , LPT

Part I. Read each statement carefully and identify what is being asked. Choose the letter of the correct
answer.
1. This refers to text where the meaning is communicated through combination of two or more modes.
a. multimodal c. modal
b. context clues d. memes
2. This semiotic system or mode refers to the movement, facial expression and body language.
a. linguistic c. visual
b. gestural d. audio
3. This semiotic system or mode refers to the volume, pitch and rhythm of music and sound effects.
a. linguistic c. visual
b. gestural d. audio
4. This semiotic system or mode refers to the color, vectors and viewpoint in still and moving images.
a. linguistic c. visual
b. gestural d. audio
5. This semiotic system or mode refers to the vocabulary, structure, and grammar of oral or written
language.
a. linguistic c. visual
b. gestural d. spatial
6. This semiotic system or mode refers to the proximity, direction, position of layout, and organization
of objects in space.
a. linguistic c. visual
b. gestural d. spatial
7. This usually found on the beginning of the sentence and used in introducing your personal point of
view or perspective about the topic.
a. grammatical signal c. opinion marking signal
b. conjunction d. connectors
8. This is usually used as transition or bridge for easier and smoothly expressing our thoughts from
sentence to sentence into a well-structured and logical pattern.
a. grammatical signal c. opinion marking signal
b. conjunction d. connectors
9. This type of paragraph tries to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view or
understand the writer’s position.
a. descriptive c. narrative
 b. expository d. persuasive
10. This type of paragraph aims to inform or educate the reader on how to do something.
a. descriptive c. narrative
b. expository d. persuasive
11. This type of paragraph is used to tell a story from the beginning to the end.
a. descriptive c. narrative
b. expository d. persuasive
12. This type of paragraph uses strong verbs, colourful adjectives to appeal to our five senses in order
to express writer’s experience in the best way he/she can.
a. descriptive c. narrative
b. expository d. persuasive
13. It refers to a single item of important news that is aired separately and often interrupts other
program.
a. news flash c. documentary
b. weather report d. internet-based program
14. It refers to a program that gives information and can be accessed through website.
a. news flash c. documentary
b. weather report d. internet-based program
15. It is a research based reporting that deals with a specific topic and format.
a. news flash c. documentary
b. weather report d. internet-based program
16. It is a part of an entire news program that tells weather conditions on specific area.
a. news flash c. documentary
b. weather report d. internet-based program
For numbers 17-20, identify the genre of viewing materials present in each situation.
17. I am now watching a noontime show. All of a sudden, a news alert appears about the current news
regarding the flight attendant case.
a. news flash c. documentary
b. weather report d. internet-based program
18. Martina is watching TV patrol at the moment. Suddenly, Kuya Kim appeared at he gives updates
on the low and high temperature of the past days, the recent temperature, and for the whole week. 
a. news flash c. documentary
b. weather report d. internet-based program
19. Valentine’s Day is coming, and there are lots of activities being presented on any social media
platform, especially in the entertainment industries, in preparation for the celebration. This time, the
most network aired a short clip from the film contains an exciting event in the movie that will air on
Valentine’s Day. 
a. movie trailer c. documentary
b. weather report d. internet-based program
20. Ravia, an aspiring reporter, was given a task to study a group of people in the Philippines. To do
her assignment, she spends time living in that place, study and experiences the culture, traditions,
 rituals, mingling with the people, and living like one of them. Therefore, she comes up with the first-
hand experience to support and present her studies well.
a. movie trailer c. documentary
b. weather report d. internet-based program

For numbers 21-25, base your answer on the given graph below.

21. What is the graph all about?

a. Total percentage rate of unemployment and underemployment in the Phils.
b. Unemployment and underemployment in the Philippines
c. Total percentage rate of unemployment in the Philippines
d. Total percentage rate of underemployment in the Philippines
22. In what year did the highest underemployment in the Philippines?
a. 2011 b. 2012 c. 2013 d. 2014
23. In what year did the lowest unemployment in the Philippines?
a. 2015 b. 2016 c. 2017 d. 2018
24. How many percent of the Filipinos were underemployed in the year 2013?
a. 7% b. 20% c. 7.3% d. 19.8%
25. What is the difference of underemployment in the Philippines from 2010 to 2018?
a. 2.2% b. 2.3% c. 2.4% d. 2.5%

For numbers 26-30, Choose TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise.
__________ 26. Rising intonation is commonly used to wh-questions. FALSE
__________ 27. Falling intonation usually used for questions answerable by yes or no. FALSE
__________ 28. Transition words are sometimes called as signal words or expressions. TRUE
__________ 29. Intonation refers to the ups and downs of your voice when you talk or speak. TRUE
__________ 30. Genres of viewing materials pertain to the classification of materials we are viewing. TRUE
For numbers 31-35, identify whether the statement is Claim or Counterclaim.
__________ 31. I believe nothing is impossible with God. CLAIM
__________ 32. I will follow God’s words without doubt. CLAIM
__________ 33. However, this is a video of the incident it is not enough to prove the suspect guilty. CL
__________ 34. Filipinos known as kind and hospitable people. CLAIM
__________ 35. Despite being hurt by someone, I still keep calm and be positive in life. CL
Part II. In 4-5 sentences, explain your answer on the following question below.
Scoring Rubrics
5 points- The answer is well-explained in 4-5 sentences.
4 points- The answer is well-explained in more or less than 4-5 sentences.
3 points- The answer is acceptable in 4-5 sentences.
2 points- The answer is acceptable in more or less than 4-5 sentences.
1 point- Attempted to answer but is not finished.

1. How multimodal text affects the listener’s comprehension of the message or speeches?
2. Is having correct intonation in speaking important? Why or why not?
3. What is the significant role of pausing and phrasing in a conversation or dialogue?