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BEGIUM_REVIEW TEST IN ENGLISH 8

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What best describes an editorial?

a)

A news report that presents facts only

b)

An article that entertains readers

c)

An article that expresses the writer’s opinion and persuades readers

d)

A personal diary published in newspapers

2.

According to the quotation, if news is the heart of the newspaper, what is the editorial?

a)

Its voice

b)

Its soul

c)

Its design

d)

Its headline

3.

Which feature introduces the subject of the editorial and connects it to a recent event?

a)

Objective explanation

b)

Importance to readers

c)

News peg

d)

Conclusion

4.

Editorials are usually how long?

a)

Always more than 2,000 words

b)

One paragraph only

c)

Short, usually 1,000 words or less

d)

Exactly five paragraphs

5.

Which feature emphasizes local problems and issues important to readers?

a)

Relevance

b)

Importance to readers

c)

Clarity

d)

Impersonality

6.

What feature explains the issue in an unbiased and factual manner?

a)

News peg

b)

Alternative solution

c)

Objective explanation

d)

Constructive approach

7.

Editorials should avoid name-calling and personal attacks. This reflects which feature?

a)

Professionalism

b)

Relevance

c)

Clarity

d)

Tone

8.

What part of the editorial suggests ways to solve the issue?

a)

Conclusion

b)

Objective explanation

c)

Alternative solutions

d)

News peg

9.

Which feature gives the ending “some punch” by summarizing the opinion?

a)

Relevance

b)

Conclusion

c)

Clarity

d)

Professionalism

10.

Editorials are described as impersonal. What does this mean?

a)

They are boring

b)

They avoid emotions

c)

They avoid personal pronouns and focus on issues

d)

They are written by one person only

11.

Which feature makes the issue meaningful to readers’ daily lives?

a)

Impersonality

b)

Relevance

c)

News peg

d)

Objective explanation

12.

Using simple and understandable language is an example of which feature?

a)

Clarity

b)

Professionalism

c)

Tone

d)

Style

13.

Which feature focuses on solving problems rather than just complaining?

a)

Conclusion

b)

Constructive approach

c)

Relevance

d)

Impersonality

14.

Editorials mainly discuss issues that are ________.

a)

Entertaining

b)

Personal

c)

Important to readers

d)

Fictional

15.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an editorial?

a)

Impersonality

b)

Professional tone

c)

Name-calling

d)

Objective explanation

16.

What does “style” in writing refer to?

a)

The topic of the text

b)

How something is written

c)

The length of the text

d)

The writer’s opinion

17.

Formal diction is best described as ________.

a)

Casual and playful

b)

Serious, clear, and polite

c)

Full of slang

d)

Emotional and humorous

18.

Which situation is best suited for formal diction?

a)

Talking with friends

b)

Texting classmates

c)

Writing a news article

d)

Chatting online

19.

Informal diction is usually ________.

a)

Serious and strict

b)

Used in school essays

c)

Casual and friendly

d)

Technical and complex

20.

Slang is best described as ________.

a)

Formal language used in newspapers

b)

Words used only in literature

c)

Special words understood by certain groups

d)

Old-fashioned expressions

21.

What is an editorial cartoon?

a)

A comic strip for entertainment

b)

A drawing expressing opinions on current issues

c)

A children’s illustration

d)

A fictional artwork

22.

The main purpose of editorial cartoons is to ________.

a)

Entertain only

b)

Decorate newspapers

c)

Educate readers and make them think

d)

Advertise products

23.

A good editorial cartoon should have ________.

a)

Only text

b)

Only pictures

c)

Clear drawing and good writing

d)

Bright colors

24.

Why must both words and pictures be read together in editorial cartoons?

a)

To make it colorful

b)

To confuse readers

c)

To fully understand the message

d)

To save space

25.

Editorial cartoons are also called ________.

a)

Comic strips

b)

Political cartoons

c)

Editorial reports

d)

News graphics

26.

Where are editorial cartoons commonly found?

a)

Storybooks only

b)

Newspapers and magazines

c)

Science journals

d)

Textbooks only

27.

Editorial cartoons deal mainly with ________.

a)

Fairy tales

b)

Current events and issues

c)

Personal stories

d)

Historical fiction

28.

Which element strengthens an editorial cartoon’s message?

a)

Bright colors

b)

Large size

c)

Combination of words and images

d)

Long captions

29.

Both editorials and editorial cartoons aim to ________.

a)

Entertain readers only

b)

Sell newspapers

c)

Persuade and encourage critical thinking

d)

Share personal stories

30.

Which feature connects the editorial topic to a current event?

a)

Relevance

b)

News peg

c)

Conclusion

d)

Impersonality

31.

Why do editorials often focus on local issues?

a)

They are more important to readers

b)

They are more entertaining

c)

They are easier to write

d)

They require fewer facts

32.

Which part of the editorial explains the issue clearly and fairly?

a)

Conclusion

b)

Objective explanation

c)

Alternative solution

d)

News peg

33.

What should an editorial avoid remaining professional?

a)

Clear language

b)

Logical arguments

c)

Personal attacks

d)

Relevant issues

34.

Offering possible ways to address an issue shows ________.

a)

News peg

b)

Professionalism

c)

Tone

d)

Alternative solutions

35.

Why is clarity important in an editorial?

a)

To ensure readers understand the issue

b)

To confuse readers

c)

To impress teachers

d)

To make it longer

36.

Editorials that focus on solutions rather than complaints show a ________.

a)

Negative tone

b)

Constructive approach

c)

Casual style

d)

Emotional appeal

37.

Which type of diction is best for editorials?

a)

Slang

b)

Informal

c)

Formal

d)

Playful

38.

Formal diction is commonly used in ________.

a)

Jokes

b)

News writing

c)

Text messages

d)

Social media comments

39.

Informal diction is most appropriate when ________.

a)

Writing an editorial

b)

Talking with friends

c)

Writing a research paper

d)

Giving a speech

40.

Editorial cartoons often deal with ________.

a)

Fantasy stories

b)

Current events

c)

Personal diaries

d)

Fairy tales

41.

A strong editorial cartoon expresses a clear ________.

a)

Color pattern

b)

Joke

c)

Opinion

d)

Character

42.

Why are words important in editorial cartoons?

a)

They make the cartoon longer

b)

They explain the drawing’s message

c)

They replace the picture

d)

They confuse readers

43.

What happens if only the picture is viewed in a good editorial cartoon?

a)

The full message may be missed

b)

The cartoon becomes funnier

c)

The message becomes clearer

d)

Nothing changes

44.

She reads books every night.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

45.

I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

46.

Because it was late, we went home.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

47.

He finished his homework, and he watched TV.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

48.

The dog barked loudly.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

49.

She was tired because she studied all night.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

50.

I like coffee, and my sister likes tea, but we both like juice.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

51.

When the bell rang, the students left the room.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

52.

He cleaned the house, and she cooked dinner.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

53.

The teacher smiled when the class listened carefully.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

54.

I finished my work, and I went home because I was tired.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

55.

The sun rose, and the birds sang while the children slept.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

56.

She likes music.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

57.

Although it was raining, we played outside, and we had fun.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

58.

He called his friend, and they talked after the movie ended.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

59.

I am writing to request your assistance with the project.

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Slang

60.

Hey, can you help me with this homework?

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Slang

61.

That concert last night was lit!

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Slang

62.

Please submit your report before the deadline.

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Slang

63.

I’ll see you at the mall later.

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Slang

64.

Yo, that game was insane!

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Slang

65.

It is imperative that all employees adhere to the company policy.

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Slang

66.

Can you pass me the salt?

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Slang

67.

Low-key, I think he’s the best player on the team.

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Slang

68.

We regret to inform you that your application was not successful.

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Slang

69.

I’m going to chill at home tonight.

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Slang

70.

Kindly ensure that all documents are signed and dated correctly.

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Slang

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