The document consists of a series of comprehension and quiz questions aimed at Grade 8 English learners, focusing on identifying positive and negative messages, comparing and contrasting cultural elements, and understanding various types of texts and their characteristics. It includes multiple-choice questions regarding literary devices, euphemisms, and the structure of multimodal texts. Additionally, it tests students' abilities to analyze and interpret information presented in diverse formats.

1. SECOND LONG TEST IN ENGLISH 8
I. Read and answer the questions carefully. Shade the letter of your answers
1. I am very delighted that my teachers exert effort in communicating with us— not just because it is their
job, but because of the love and compassion they have for the learners. What word in the statement
signals a positive message?
A. love B. exert C. effort D. delighted
2. None of the Grade 8 learners are allowed to go out to get their modules due to age restriction imposed
by the government to mitigate COVID-19 infection risk. What word signals a negative message in the
statement?
A. none B. mitigate C. infection D. restriction
3. “Aye, aye, captain. I will do what I am told,” yelled the young cadet. What word in the statement
signals a positive message?
A. do B. aye C. told D. yelled
4. Neither of my internet service providers satisfies my needs for online class. What word in the
statement indicates a negative message?
A. online B. neither C. internet D. satisfies
5. Which of the following statements expresses a negative message?
A. No pain, no gain.
B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C. The news hit me like a tsunami.
D. Although my aunt lives abroad, she sometimes calls us to say hello.
6. All the statements below express a negative message EXCEPT one.
A. After seeing my deep wound, I thought I’d lose my lunch.
B. I believe that COVID-19 pandemic will never disappear by itself.
C. After days of waiting, now comes our most awaited game. Break a leg!
D. Some hardly obey health protocol despite the constant reminders by the authorities.
7. The figure of speech that uses like or as t to express comparison is called
A. Irony B. simile C. metaphor D. hyperbole
8. Below are euphemisms for “death” except one.
A. died B. deceased C. passed away D. rested in peace
9. Sarcasm is .
A. literally conveyed C. the use of irony to either vex or humiliate someone
B. used to give a moral D. the careful choice of word in order not to hurt someone
10. The following sentences are metaphorically expressed. Which among them is negatively
conveyed?
A. He has the eye of a tiger. C. Sarah’s voice was music to his ears.
B. My life is a prison to break out of. D. Life is a dance. You have to sway with the rhythm.
II. Read the following questions carefully and choose the correct letter of your choice. Shade
your answers in the Zipgrade answer sheet.
11. Why do we need to compare and contrast our culture to other countries?
A. to love our culture C. to simply compare and contrast
B. to know their culture D. to appreciate diversity of cultures
12. In stating an opinion showing comparison or contrast, what should be done first?
A. Analyze only one picture being shown
B. Make sure that there is an evidence as basis.
C. Draw a diagram showing similarities and differences.
D. Analyze a diagram showing similarities and differences.
13. When comparing, what part of the Venn Diagram is filled in when writing down the similarities
between two things or ideas?
A. Universal set C. All parts of the circle
B. Subset of the circle D. Intersection/Middle part
14. Listed below are aspects of the culture which are compared among Asian countries like Thailand and
the Philippines EXCEPT .
A. traditions and beliefs C. science and technology
B. religion and practices D. pop culture and entertainment
15. What is the process of establishing similarities between things or people ?
A. Comparing B. Contrasting C. Defining D. Persuading
16. What do you call a text that contains facts about people, places, things, or events?

2. A. Argumentative B. Expository C. Narrative D. Report
17. Before expressing your opinion based on a text that compares and contrasts, what should be done
first?
A. identify the author C. identify the signals used
B. identify how it is written D. identify similarities and differences
18. Both Rajah Sulayman and Jose Rizal fought for freedom and independence. What idea is expressed
by the underlined word?
A. argument B. comparison C. contrast D. opinion
19. In order for the writer to write his or her opinion based on any topic or issue, the opinion should be
based on .
A. evidence B. hearsays C. numbers D. texts
20. What is the most appropriate transition signal to be used for comparing in the sentence below? Zeng
thought his cat might be killed what happened to his chickens.
A. similar to C. opposite to
B. different to D. in contrast to
III. Choose the letter of the best answer.
21. It is a text that requires processing of more than one method and recognizing the
interconnections between information.
A. linear text B. multimodal text C. nonlinear text D. unimodal text
22. It is the type of multimodal texts that can be performed through dance and oral storytelling.
A. analog B. digital C. live D. paper-based
23. Films, animations, slideshows, e-posters, and digital stories are examples of
a multimodal text.
A. analog B. digital C. live D. paper-based
24. Infographics, graphic texts, posters, comics, and pictures are examples of
multimodal text.
A. analog B. digital C. live D. paper-based
25. Which type of live multimodal text is the expression of an idea or emotion through the use of body
movements in a rhythmic way, accompanied with music?
A. Animation B. Dance C. Films Oral Presentation
26. Which type of digital multimodal text is a multimedia presentation of a narrative structure combining a
variety of digital elements?
A. Animation B. Digital stories C. E-posters D. Slideshows
27. Which type of paper-based multimodal text presents information and data with the use of words in
diagrams and drawings?
A. Comics B. Graphic Texts C. Infographics D. Posters
28. What type of multimodal text is presented below?
A. comics
B. infographics
C. picture
D. poster
29. Which of the following is an example of a chart or concept map?
A. B. C. D.
30. Which of the following is NOT an example of infographics?

3. A. B. C. D.
IV. Choose the letter of the best answer in each item below. Shade your answer in the
Zipgrade Answer Sheet.
31. The underlined phrase expresses .
A. opinion B. agreement C. disagreement D. interruptions
32. The underlined phrase expresses .
A. opinion B. agreement C. disagreement D. interruptions
A. What are the meanings of the underlined words?
33. Quarantine is separation, detention, and seclusion.
A. circumstance B. condition C. isolation D. situation
34. Sibling rivalry should be discouraged among brothers and sisters in the family because it will create unhealthy
relationship among them.
A. competition B. match C. race D. tournament
35. Every individual is unique. Each one has his/her own ability, talent, skill, strength and
weakness.
A. common B. creative C. distinct D. single
B. Choose the letter of the correct answer from the given choices.
36. It seems to me that students are having a tough time coping with the new set up in education. The
underlined phrase expresses _______.
A. disagreement B. opinion C. agreement D. interruption
37. Which of these ways of agreeing is least appropriate here? “The traffic in town’s worse than ever today.”
a. It certainly is. It took me ages to get home from work.
b. I agree entirely. It took me ages to get home from work.
c. You’re telling me. It took me ages to get home from work.
d. You can say that again. It took me ages to get home from work.
38. Which of these responses expresses tentative agreement?
“I think it’d be better to postpone the training till next week.”
a. Exactly. Too many people are away this week.
b. It would. Too many people are away this week.
c. I’m inclined to agree. Too many people are away this week.
d. I couldn’t agree more. Too many people are away this week.
39. Which of these responses gives an impression of politeness? “The 2000s were the best decade for music.”
a. Rubbish! Have you listened to any music since then?
b. I’m sorry, but have you listened to any music since then?
c. Are you kidding? Have you listened to any music since then?
d. How can you say that? Have you listened to any music since then?
40. Which of these responses expresses disagreement most strongly? “What use is history? Do you
remember our history lessons at school? Most of what they taught us was completely useless, wasn’t it?”
a. I don’t know. I don’t think it’s fair to say that, actually.
b. That’s true, but I think it’s taught a bit differently nowadays.
c. I take your point, but that was probably because of the way it was taught.
d. You’ve got a point there, but the problem was that the teachers didn’t really show how it was relevant to us.
V. A. Match the definition found in column A with the appropriate illustration found in column B.
Vina: Do you think the next curfew hours, from 11:00 pm to 4:00 am, will be safe to
all of us?
Karen: In my view, the next curfew hours will encourage people to enjoy the
outdoors but with safety precaution.
Peter: Do you think my teacher will understand that I am facing technical issue right
now?
Donna: Definitely! Teachers are flexible and will understand your hardships.

4. B. Look at the bar graph as an example of visual illustration and answer the questions that follow.
46. Which station had the fewest ads?
A. 80s C. Rock
B. Jazz
47. Which station had exactly 10 ads?
D. Country
A. Talk C. Country
B. Jazz D. Rock
48. How many more ads did the jazz station have than the talk station?
A. 1 C. 2
B. 3 D. 4
49. How many ads were there in all the stations?
A. 33 C. 32
B. 35 D. 31
50. What is a combination of visual images and text presentation of specific information.
A. picture C. performing arts
B. infographics D. digital poster