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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV – A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LAGUNA
DISTRICT OF PAETE
POTEN AND ELISEO M. QUESADA MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH 8 Fourth Quarter Examination
I . Read the following sentence then identify whether it is claim or counter claim. Choose your answer from the
given choices below.
1. Because the alarm was not set, Jamie was late for work.
A. CAUSE &EFFECT CLAIM B. CLAIM & COUNTER CLAIM
2. I believe that cellphones are great for students in junior high school however, they can affect
students’ attention and focus in study.
3. Jose didn't follow the recipe correctly, so the cake did not come out as expected.
4. Since the electricity went out for most of the day, the ice in the freezer melted.
5. Gina believes that homework should be required for every student, every night. On the other
hand, Gino thinks it would lessen the time for family bonding of students.
6. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many citizens have lost their jobs.
7. The spread of the disease has been lowered since the government implemented physical
distancing. A. CAUSE &EFFECT CLAIM B. CLAIM & COUNTER CLAIM
8. Many people want to return to their home province; hence, they avail the Balik Probinsya
program of the government. A. CAUSE &EFFECT CLAIM B. CLAIM & COUNTER CLAIM
9. Health professionals are not allowed to leave the country at the moment due to the global
pandemic. However, they stressed out that the government neglects them by not providing
adequate salary. A. CAUSE &EFFECT CLAIM B. CLAIM & COUNTER CLAIM
10. The authority has reported that the country is winning in its battle against CoViD-19; yet, the
numbers of positive cases every day is increasing, making the country among the Top 5 highest
cases in Southeast Asia. A. CAUSE &EFFECT CLAIM B. CLAIM & COUNTER CLAIM
11. When you read this write-up, it discusses the reason for something, and the result. This is the
most common form of idea development.
A. Cause-effect B. Problem-solution C. General-particular D. Claim-counterclaim
12. What type of writing discusses a broad topic by using specific details that support the topic?
13. In this type of writing, the writer states his/her point or opinion, or oppose others’ beliefs.
II. Read the following descriptions and determine if it is a primary or a secondary source.
Write A . for PRIMARY SOURCES and B. SECONDARY SOURCES
14 . A classroom history textbook 18. An interview with a survivor of a natural disaster
15. A copy of the text of the Phil. Constitution 19. An opinion of the editor from the newspaper
16. A biography of Carlos P. Romulo
17. A video of Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech
III. Read the following statements. Choose whether the statement is TRUE that states a fact and FALSE
if it doesn’t. Write A. if TRUE and if B it is FALSE.
20. General sentence focuses on a single experience or event.
21. In writing an essay, we usually start with a broad idea followed by specific details in support of that
topic.
22. General sentence needs specific ones for clarification while particular ones can stand alone.
23. In summary, above all, and to conclude are some of the grammatical signals used in constructing
general to particular statements.
24. In every problem, it’s important to find a solution.
25. Some teachers are not yet adept with online teaching. In short, they must be oriented in teaching
using apps, sites, and other resources from the internet.
IV. Write the letter of the appropriate answer to complete the sentences below.
26. _______ is/are the sentence/s in the paragraph where it usually restates the main idea in different
words or summarizes the main points of the paragraph.
a. Paragraph b. Topic sentence c. Supporting details d. Concluding sentence
27. _______ is/are used to develop the main idea. In other words, it gives information about the main
idea. It can be facts, statistics, details, or examples.
28. _______ is a series of sentences that support a main idea, or point.
29. ________ states the main idea of the paragraph. It shows what the whole paragraph is all about.
30 . ________ Nickel is another natural resource, used in the making of stainless steel, as well as coins.
31. ____ Hydroelectric power is a valuable source of renewable energy.
V. Match the items on the right to the items on the left. Write your answer on the space provided before
the number.
_____32. Explanatory a. To entertain by telling a story
_____33. Narrative b. To show how or why something happens
_____34. Expository c. To change or influence the reader’s way of thinking
_____35. Persuasive d. To relate past experiences or events either real or imagined
_____36. Personal and Factual Recount e. To provide facts in a way that is educational and purposeful
_____37. Explanatory text f. sometimes called an explanation) is a type of
non-fiction text that explains a process
VI. Write A if the statement is true and B if the statement is false.

38. In thinking about a topic, make the speech about something you are genuinely interested in.
39. Speech structure has two sections namely: introduction and conclusion.
40.In writing down the key points in your speech, the more complicated the ideas are, the better.
41. Outlining gives you an extra repetition and enforces a strong foundation of the key points in your
memory.
42. By simplifying and focusing on a few main points, you will make it easier for the audience to fully
grasp what you are saying.
43. Speak as fast as you can because that will make you look more intelligent.
44. It pays to have an expressive body language and to purposefully move around the stage, as opposed
to standing still in one place.
45. Never tell a funny story in engaging your audience.
46. It is important to know your audience and to get into an ideal state of mind before delivering a
speech.
47. Speak with as many people as possible and introduce yourself.
48. In the Introduction, your aim is to tell your audience who you are and what you’re talking about.
49.A good conclusion takes everything you said and sums it up.
50. It finalizes the speech and clarifies to the audience what the most important points of the speech
were.
Prepared by : Joy Andrade

English Teacher
Checked by : Jhoanna M. Ropal

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Noted by : Laurel N. Panaglima

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