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WorksheetsShort Quiz in Grade 8 English
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Direction: Choose the meaning of CAPITAL LETTER from those given choices.
1. Nobody liked the turtle because he was BRAGGART.
Arrogant boaster
A group of animals that are herded together
Bothering persistently
Pass periodically from one region or climate to another
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.
Arrogant boaster
A group of animals that are herded together
Bothering persistently
Pass periodically from one region or climate to another
3. The flocks of geese usually MIGRATE to warmer places during winter.
Arrogant boaster
A group of animals that are herded together
Bothering persistently
Pass periodically from one region or climate to another
4. The goose got so tired of the turtle who was PESTERING him.
Arrogant boaster
A group of animals that are herded together
Bothering persistently
Pass periodically from one region or climate to another
5. The geese decided to carry the turtle by means of their BILLS.
beaks
showed a brilliant burst of light
sticks or bats
crouched away in fear
6. The firefly flashed a light on the ape's face to wake him up.
beaks
showed a brilliant burst of light
sticks or bats
crouched away in fear
7. The apes were instructed to struck the firefly with their CLUBS.
beaks
showed a brilliant burst of light
sticks or bats
crouched away in fear
8. The apes COWERED, shamefaced, and were not able to say anything.
beaks
showed a brilliant burst of light
sticks or bats
crouched away in fear
9. The firefly RESOLVED to teached the ape lesson.
sticks or bats
crouched away in fear
to make a firm decision
quick and light in motion
10. Before the ape could strike, the firefly darted NIMBLY out of reach.
sticks or bats
crouched away in fear
to make a firm decision
quick and light in motion
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.
True
False
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.
True
False
13. To give credit to the ORIGINAL AUTHOR by citing sources is the only way to use other's work without plagiarizing.
True
False
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.
True
False
15. FOOTNOTES is about the author's family name, year of publication, and page/s appear with the quoted text.
True
False
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.
could
can
may
might
17. If you want to know your scores, you _____ see me at the Faculty Room.
could
can
may
might
18. Riding a bicycle going down the slope _____ be dangerous.
could
can
may
might
19. Make sure to water the plants before you leave or they ____ surely wilt under the sun.
could
can
may
might
20. I _____ pay my tuition fee before the examination days, or I may not be allowed to take the test.
will
can
must
should
21. They immediately packed their bags after having confirmed that they ____ take the early morning flight.
will
can
must
should
22. If there are small children in the house, you ______ always keep breakable items out of their reach.
will
can
must
should
23. I _____ speak Chinese fluently; my mother is half-Chinese, half-Filipina.
will
can
must
should
24. ____ you cook spaghetti?
will
can
may
shall
25. I am very sorry, but I ______ join you at tomorrow's field trip.
will not
couldn't
can not
might
Direction: Identify the kinds of noun in each sentence.
26. Hanuman is the symbol of LOYALTY. The word "loyalty" is what kind of noun?
Abstract noun
Proper noun
Common noun
Concrete noun
Countable noun
27. ANTARTICA is the coolest country in the world.
Abstract noun
Proper noun
Common noun
Concrete noun
Countable noun
28. The BOOK is on the table.
Abstract noun
Proper noun
Common noun
Concrete noun
Countable noun
29. The CHILDREN fell asleep quickly after a busy day of fun.
Abstract noun
Proper noun
Common noun
Concrete noun
Countable noun
30. The HOUSE at the end of the STREET belongs to MARK.
Abstract noun
Proper noun
Common noun
Concrete noun
Countable noun
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.
also
finally
further
lastly
32. The doctor's prescription was really effective. _____, the pain in my knee had dropped!
also
finally
further
lastly
33. The teachers elucidated the lesson to the class well. ______ he provided examples to supplement the discussion.
also
finally
further
lastly
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.
also
finally
further
lastly
35. She refunded the customers, ______ the item products have not arrived for weeks.
since
finally
further
lastly
Direction: Choose the BEST answer to complete each sentence.
36. The driver stopped the bus (a) .
37. During autumn, colorful leaves can be seen falling (a) from trees.
38. It's time to go (a) .
39. After the party, confetti were strewn (a) .
40. My grandmother always smiled (a) .
Direction: Read and analyze the following sentence about reading styles.
41. Reading for your own pleasure.
Extensive
Skimming
Intensive
Scanning
42. Refers to looking only for the general or main idea.
Extensive
Skimming
Intensive
Scanning
43. Analyzing story sequences.
Extensive
Skimming
Intensive
Scanning
44. Look only for a specific fact or piece of information wihout reading everything.
Extensive
Skimming
Intensive
Scanning
45. Reading in detail with specific learning.
Extensive
Skimming
Intensive
Scanning
46. Reading a newspaper.
Extensive
Skimming
Intensive
Scanning
47. Read only what is important.
Extensive
Skimming
Intensive
Scanning
48. Analyzing crossword puzzle.
Extensive
Skimming
Intensive
Scanning
49. Alphabetical order from A to Z.
Extensive
Skimming
Intensive
Scanning
50. Reading rapidly in order to get a general overview of the material.
Extensive
Skimming
Intensive
Scanning
