The document contains an English exam for grade 8 with questions testing knowledge of idiomatic expressions, pronouns, sentence patterns, active and passive voice, and the ability to identify nouns, verbs, and their modifiers in sentences. Students are asked to fill in blanks with the correct idiomatic expressions or pronouns, identify the sentence pattern of example sentences, determine if sentences are written in active or passive voice, and underline nouns/verbs and their modifiers. The exam covers a range of English grammar and language concepts.

1. Aringay School of Science, Arts, Technology and Trade
1st
Quarter Exam in English 8
Name: __________________________________________________________ Date: _________
Knowledge
I.Fill in each blank with the correct idiomatic expressions from the list given below.
according to Hoyle- according to the rule all ears- attentive
add insult to injury- aggravate a bad situation all thumbs- clumsy, awkward
clam up- be secretive
1. I was _______________ when I heard them mention my name.
2. Do not let her clean that vase; she is _______________.
3. That is fine work. You have done everything _______________.
4. Say nothing more; you will just _______________.
5. First, he stepped on my toes, then he told me it was my fault. He certainly _______________.
II. Fill in each blank with the correct pronoun.
1. The members of the school choir rendered ______________ song number beautifully.
2. The outstanding alumnus of this school will deliver _____________ speech shortly.
3. Each one in the sorority should cast ________________ vote.
4. One of your sons could have eaten the food if __________ really liked it.
5. When one of my nephews traveled, ________ went to different places.
6. Either of the girls will do _____________ work.
7. Each one of the princesses had __________ new dress on.
8. Everyone in the fraternity voiced out _____________ opinion.
9. Either of my nieces will take ________ piano lessons tomorrow.
10. Anyone among the ladies can wear _________ uniform to the office.
Understanding
III. Identify the basic sentence pattern used in the following sentences (S-IV), (S-LV-C), (S-TV-O),
(S-TV-O-OC), (S-TV-IO-O). Underline and label the words used in element in the sentence.
_______________1. At this time, the Chinese were already highly civilized.
_______________2. The written History in China began in 2205 B.C.
_______________3. The ruling party renamed the city Beijing.
_______________4. Lao Tzu considered humility the highest virtue.
_______________5. Mencius lived after Confucius.
_______________6. My mother cooked adobo.
_______________7. The Chinese revere Confucius.
_______________8. China gave the world great men.
_______________9. Kim was ill.
_______________10. The Chinese classics give us a view of Chinese culture.
IV. Identify the following sentences whether each is in active or passive voice.
_______________1. Most children like oatmeal.
_______________2. The writer was promoted.
_______________3. The rebel was captured.
_______________4. We have studied the Confucian teachings.
_______________5. I enjoyed reading novels.
_______________6. All the lights had been turned on.
_______________7. Pots are made of clay.

2. _______________8. We will study the Confucian teachings.
_______________9. The Confucian teachings were studied by us.
_______________10. Porridge is liked by most children.
Process
V. A. Underline the noun and its modifier in each sentence.
1. The beautiful and young lady is walking down the street.
2. Maya is a smart girl.
3. The angry cat catches the rat.
4. The boastful and talkative man is sitting alone in the beach.
5. The long black gown is ready to wear.
B. Underline the verb and its modifier/phrase modifier in each sentence.
1. The students study seriously.
2. My father worked hard for our future.
3. We students, read to get more information.
4. The girl dances gracefully.
5. The whole family strolled in the park.