English 8 2nd Prelim Review

​Grade 8 2nd Prelim

Review​

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​Chinese Literature

​Choose the letter of the correct answer.

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a unique feature of Chinese language?

• It is polysyllabic.

• It is monosyllabic

• It has four tones.

• Each character is equal to one word.

Multiple Choice

What do we call as crude pictures of the things or objects, but they have undergone many changes to appear like more symbolic in writing?

• hieroglyphs

• ideograph

• alibata

• cuneiform

Multiple Choice

What philosophy was implemented during Qin dynasty where it is believed that strict laws were needed for social order?

• Confucianism

• Shintoism

• Taoism

• Legalism

Multiple Choice

Which dynasty revived the Confucian teachings when it was destroyed during the Qin dynasty?

• Han

• Shang

• Song

• Zhou

Multiple Choice

Which dynasty benefitted from the trade with the west along the Silk Road and experienced growing influence of Buddhism?

• Shang

• Tang

• Ming

• Qin

Multiple Choice

Which dynasty was established by the Mongols where it had a big empire with high technology? It also gave birth to drama and plays as forms of literature.

• Yuan

• Han

• Song

• Shang

Multiple Choice

Which dynasty experienced internal attacks and foreign disputes? It also opened doors for Western influence among Chinese literature.

• Modern

• Qing (Pre-Modern)

• Song

• Shang

​Listening Comprehension

​Choose the letter of the correct answer.

Multiple Choice

What should you do first?

• Grab your things.

• Help your friend

• Listen to the teacher.

• Stand up quietly.

Multiple Choice

Where should you go?

• to your classroom

• the lunchroom

• school grounds

• to your meeting point

Multiple Choice

What should you do to be safe?

• Follow the given instructions.

• Follow the teacher.

• Follow everyone.

• Follow the firemen.

​Identifying Topic Sentences

​Choose the letter of the correct answer.

Multiple Choice

Choose the topic sentence to complete the paragraph:

Children who have a cellphone can call for help in an emergency. Also they can always communicate with their parents. Finally, cellphones help children stay in contact with friends. For these reasons, when possible, children should have a cellphone.

• There are many types of cellphones.

• Cellphones help children call friends and parents.

• Having a cellphone can help children in several ways.

Multiple Choice

Choose the topic sentence to complete the paragraph:

One thing you must consider is the quality of the university’s educational program. You also need to think about the school’s size and location. Finally, you must be sure to consider the university’s tuition to make sure you can afford to go to school there.

• It is expensive to attend to a university in the United States.

• There are several factors to consider when you choose a university to attend to.

• You should consider getting a good education.

Multiple Choice

Given the topic sentence below, select the supporting detail that doesn't fit:

Doing your homework has many benefits.

• Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.

• When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.

• Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.

• Homework takes up your precious after-school time.

Multiple Choice

How was the paragraph developed:

Fruits are delicious. Examples of fruits are apples, oranges and bananas. Fruits have many vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Potassium. For these reasons, it’s a good idea to eat lots of fruit.

• Giving Details

• Giving Examples

• Cause and Effect

• Comparison and Contrast

Multiple Select

How was the paragraph developed:

Morning walks are a simple but excellent exercise. It enhances the flow of oxygen in the blood and relieves stress. It helps induce a good sleep night. Another additional benefit is that morning walks expose us to fresh air which keeps us in touch with nature.

• Giving Details

• Giving Examples

• Cause and Effect

• Comparison and Contrast

​Identifying To Figures of Speech

​Choose the letter of the correct answer.

Multiple Choice

Youth is the virgin morning, the seedtime of life.  (Ibrahim Jubaira)

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Litotes

Multiple Choice

He doesn't always have the best sense of humor.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Litotes

Multiple Choice

Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Litotes

Multiple Choice

For now, we are students buried under a mountain of paperwork.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Litotes

Multiple Choice

His statements are not without truth.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Litotes

Multiple Choice

My alarm clock yells at me to get out of bed every morning.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Litotes

Multiple Choice

That last slice of chocolate cake is calling my name. 

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Litotes

Multiple Choice

Honestly, your bag weighs a ton.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Litotes

Multiple Choice

My father has eyes like a hawk. He finds out even the minutest of things.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Litotes

Multiple Choice

It has been forever since we last saw each other.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Litotes

Multiple Choice

Her smile is a flash of sunshine on a gray day.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Litotes

Multiple Choice

The line moves as slow as a sloth.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Litotes