Test Questions 2020-2021, Exams of English

Download Test Questions 2020-2021 and more Exams English in PDF only on Docsity! First Final Examination in English 8 Name: _______________________________ Score: _______________ Yr. & Sec.: ___________________________ Date: ________________ I. Binary Choice Instruction: Write the appropriate modal that best completes the quotation of Mahatma Ghandi on the space provided before each number. ______________1. If Christian (should, would) really live according to the teachings of Christ, as found in the bible, all India would be Christians today. ______________2. You (might, must) not lose hope in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty. ______________3. Whatever you do (may, shall) seem insignificant, but it is most important that you do it ______________4. The weak (can, must) never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. ______________5. In a gentle way you (can, will) shake the world. ______________6. If I had no sense of humour, I (should, would) long ago have committed suicide. ______________7. Your capacity to keep your vow (must, will) depend on the purity of your life. ______________8. They (cannot, will not) take away our self-respect. ______________9. You (must, will) become the change your wish to see in the world. ______________10. It is unwise to be too sure f one’s own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest (might, should) weaken, and the wisest could err. II. Multiple Choice A. Instruction: Read the sentences below and evaluate whether each sentence has the correct cohesive device. If not, write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number. Write D if there is no needed revision. CAPITAL LETTER ONLY _______ 11. Consequently, how do we quantify racial discrimination? A. Furthermore B. Generally C. In short D. No revision _______ 12. Racism may operate beyond the subconscious mind as a result of a preconceived judgement toward others. A. it is caused B. due to C. consequently D. no revision _______ 13. Even those people who dislike racism can altogether make unfair stereotyping and express prejudices without knowing it. A. likewise B. of course C. nevertheless D. no revision _______ 14. Even more so, we contradict what we think with what we do or say. A. More so B. Mostly C. Worst yet D.No Revision ________15. Understanding our own biases of course will shape our consciousness in preventing discrimination. A. indeed B. altogether C. as a result D. no revision _______ 16. Subdued remarks and gestures that express stereotyping in the long run surface when we are provoked. A. in other words B. for instance C. indeed D. no revision _______ 17. Racism admittedly cripples some countries in terms of managing cultural diversity. A. of course B. indeed C. may appear D. no revision _______ 18. However, many countries are proactive in recognizing its negative impact toward a harmonized yet diverse society. 1 A. and B. but C. so far D. no revision _______ 19. Perhaps, even though the anti-racist people in the world who created anti-racist laws, nonetheless, have racist tendencies in their conduct A. however B. in fact C. generally D. no revision _______ 20. Consequently, ask yourself if you are a racist. A. Finally B. Although C. Conversely D. No revision B. Instruction: Arrange the following steps in writing an informative speech, and then answer the questions that follow. CAPITAL LETTER ONLY I. Draft the essay following the outline. II. Decide on a topic to write about. III. Research from different sources to gather information about the topic. IV. Make an outline to help in organizing the essay. V. Edit and proofread for some errors on grammar, mechanics, and structures. VI. Revise the essay to give it a second look. 21. Which is the first thing to do in writing an essay? A. I B. II. C. III. D. IV 22. Which should be done after the topic of the essay is decided on? A. I. B. III. C. IV D. V 23. Which is the last thing to do in writing an essay? A. III B. IV. C. V D. VI 24. In delivering an informative speech, the speaker must ________ to engage the audience during the delivery. A. read the speech from introduction to conclusion. B. prepare questions to ask the audience after the speech. C. practice overnight to be ready for the presentation the next day. D. observe correct pronunciation, gestures, facial expressions, and effective rhetorical devices. 25. Conclude your essay by summarizing the knowledge you’ve shared. Don’t bring up any new information or raise too many questions. This paragraph is meant to bring closure to the essay while maintaining your reader’s interest in the topic. What can be said about the statement above? A. The statement above is a guideline that is good only for speech writing and not for essay compositions. B. The above guideline is good for informative essay writing or any composition. C. The statement is incorrect because a writer may bring up any new information or raise more questions at this point if there is a need. D. The above guideline is true even for introductory and body paragraphs in writing an essay. 26. Corruption in Africa makes a significant contribution to the study of the impacts and eradication of corruption in African societies. John Mukum Mbaku (1998) offers a comprehensive analysis of the causes of public malfeasance in African countries and provides a number of practical and effective policy options for change. The paragraph above can be contained in which part of the informative essay? A. Introductory paragraph C. Elaboration paragraph B. Concluding paragraph D. Body paragraph C. Instruction: Choose the function of the underlined noun phrase on the space provided before each item. CAPITAL LETTER ONLY A. Subject B. Object C. Complement __________27. The bohemian house was brightly decorated for the holidays. 2