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Short Quiz in Grade 8 English

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Direction: Choose the meaning of CAPITAL LETTER from those given choices.


1. Nobody liked the turtle because he was BRAGGART.

a)

Arrogant boaster

b)

A group of animals that are herded together

c)

Bothering persistently

d)

Pass periodically from one region or climate to another

2.

Direction: Choose the meaning of CAPITAL LETTER from those given choices.


The goose had to consult the FLOCK if they would allow him to bring the turtle.

a)

Arrogant boaster

b)

A group of animals that are herded together

c)

Bothering persistently

d)

Pass periodically from one region or climate to another

3.

3. The flocks of geese usually MIGRATE to warmer places during winter.

a)

Arrogant boaster

b)

A group of animals that are herded together

c)

Bothering persistently

d)

Pass periodically from one region or climate to another

4.

4. The goose got so tired of the turtle who was PESTERING him.

a)

Arrogant boaster

b)

A group of animals that are herded together

c)

Bothering persistently

d)

Pass periodically from one region or climate to another

5.

5. The geese decided to carry the turtle by means of their BILLS.

a)

beaks

b)

showed a brilliant burst of light

c)

sticks or bats

d)

crouched away in fear

6.

6. The firefly flashed a light on the ape's face to wake him up.

a)

beaks

b)

showed a brilliant burst of light

c)

sticks or bats

d)

crouched away in fear

7.

7. The apes were instructed to struck the firefly with their CLUBS.

a)

beaks

b)

showed a brilliant burst of light

c)

sticks or bats

d)

crouched away in fear

8.

8. The apes COWERED, shamefaced, and were not able to say anything.

a)

beaks

b)

showed a brilliant burst of light

c)

sticks or bats

d)

crouched away in fear

9.

9. The firefly RESOLVED to teached the ape lesson.

a)

sticks or bats

b)

crouched away in fear

c)

to make a firm decision

d)

quick and light in motion

10.

10. Before the ape could strike, the firefly darted NIMBLY out of reach.

a)

sticks or bats

b)

crouched away in fear

c)

to make a firm decision

d)

quick and light in motion

11.

Direction: Read the following sentence. Tap TRUE if the CAPITAL WORD is correct and FALSE if wrong.


11. A CITATION is a way of giving credit to individuals for their creative and intellectual works that you utilized to support your research.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

12. The DIRECT QUOTATION is the citations of the name of the authors and the titles of publication that serve as the source of information. They are placed at the bottom of the page.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

13. To give credit to the ORIGINAL AUTHOR by citing sources is the only way to use other's work without plagiarizing.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

14. SEARCHING STYLES can be defined by an association, such as the Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA) and Chicago Manual of Style.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

15. FOOTNOTES is about the author's family name, year of publication, and page/s appear with the quoted text.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Direction: Complete the sentences with the appropriate modals.


16. The Scouts's hiking activity took almost four hours. Hepty ______ be exhausted after such an activity.

a)

could

b)

can

c)

may

d)

might

17.

17. If you want to know your scores, you _____ see me at the Faculty Room.

a)

could

b)

can

c)

may

d)

might

18.

18. Riding a bicycle going down the slope _____ be dangerous.

a)

could

b)

can

c)

may

d)

might

19.

19. Make sure to water the plants before you leave or they ____ surely wilt under the sun.

a)

could

b)

can

c)

may

d)

might

20.

20. I _____ pay my tuition fee before the examination days, or I may not be allowed to take the test.

a)

will

b)

can

c)

must

d)

should

21.

21. They immediately packed their bags after having confirmed that they ____ take the early morning flight.

a)

will

b)

can

c)

must

d)

should

22.

22. If there are small children in the house, you ______ always keep breakable items out of their reach.

a)

will

b)

can

c)

must

d)

should

23.

23. I _____ speak Chinese fluently; my mother is half-Chinese, half-Filipina.

a)

will

b)

can

c)

must

d)

should

24.

24. ____ you cook spaghetti?

a)

will

b)

can

c)

may

d)

shall

25.

25. I am very sorry, but I ______ join you at tomorrow's field trip.

a)

will not

b)

couldn't

c)

can not

d)

might

26.

Direction: Identify the kinds of noun in each sentence.


26. Hanuman is the symbol of LOYALTY. The word "loyalty" is what kind of noun?

a)

Abstract noun

b)

Proper noun

c)

Common noun

d)

Concrete noun

e)

Countable noun

27.

27. ANTARTICA is the coolest country in the world.

a)

Abstract noun

b)

Proper noun

c)

Common noun

d)

Concrete noun

e)

Countable noun

28.

28. The BOOK is on the table.

a)

Abstract noun

b)

Proper noun

c)

Common noun

d)

Concrete noun

e)

Countable noun

29.

29. The CHILDREN fell asleep quickly after a busy day of fun.

a)

Abstract noun

b)

Proper noun

c)

Common noun

d)

Concrete noun

e)

Countable noun

30.

30. The HOUSE at the end of the STREET belongs to MARK.

a)

Abstract noun

b)

Proper noun

c)

Common noun

d)

Concrete noun

e)

Countable noun

31.

Direction: Choose the correct cohesive device. Choose the answer below.


31. The officers of the organization donated snacks to the frontliners. _____, the members provided sanitizers and surgical masks too.

a)

also

b)

finally

c)

further

d)

lastly

32.

32. The doctor's prescription was really effective. _____, the pain in my knee had dropped!

a)

also

b)

finally

c)

further

d)

lastly

33.

33. The teachers elucidated the lesson to the class well. ______ he provided examples to supplement the discussion.

a)

also

b)

finally

c)

further

d)

lastly

34.

34. When I entered the room, the teacher asked for my notice of admission. Then, she instructed me to introduce myself and ______, she told me where I need to sit.

a)

also

b)

finally

c)

further

d)

lastly

35.

35. She refunded the customers, ______ the item products have not arrived for weeks.

a)

since

b)

finally

c)

further

d)

lastly

36.

Direction: Choose the BEST answer to complete each sentence.


36. The driver stopped the bus (a)   .

37.

37. During autumn, colorful leaves can be seen falling (a)   from trees.

38.

38. It's time to go (a)   .

39.

39. After the party, confetti were strewn (a)   .

40.

40. My grandmother always smiled (a)   .

41.

Direction: Read and analyze the following sentence about reading styles.


41. Reading for your own pleasure.

a)

Extensive

b)

Skimming

c)

Intensive

d)

Scanning

42.

42. Refers to looking only for the general or main idea.

a)

Extensive

b)

Skimming

c)

Intensive

d)

Scanning

43.

43. Analyzing story sequences.

a)

Extensive

b)

Skimming

c)

Intensive

d)

Scanning

44.

44. Look only for a specific fact or piece of information wihout reading everything.

a)

Extensive

b)

Skimming

c)

Intensive

d)

Scanning

45.

45. Reading in detail with specific learning.

a)

Extensive

b)

Skimming

c)

Intensive

d)

Scanning

46.

46. Reading a newspaper.

a)

Extensive

b)

Skimming

c)

Intensive

d)

Scanning

47.

47. Read only what is important.

a)

Extensive

b)

Skimming

c)

Intensive

d)

Scanning

48.

48. Analyzing crossword puzzle.

a)

Extensive

b)

Skimming

c)

Intensive

d)

Scanning

49.

49. Alphabetical order from A to Z.

a)

Extensive

b)

Skimming

c)

Intensive

d)

Scanning

50.

50. Reading rapidly in order to get a general overview of the material.

a)

Extensive

b)

Skimming

c)

Intensive

d)

Scanning