Grade 8 English 1st Long Quiz ( Second Quarter)

Name:_________________________________ Grade & Section: ____________ Date:__________

I. Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. In a plot of the story, the logical arrangement of events is presented. It has five essential parts EXCEPT ___.
a. denouement b. exposition c. atmosphere d. climax
2. Setting is one of the elements of a short story. It refers to the time and location in which the story takes place. It may be
of the following EXCEPT ______________.
a. mood b. climax c. atmosphere d. social condition
3. Which of the following is an element of a short story?
a. character b. denouement c. exposition d. climax
4. Which element of the story shows the logical arrangement of events, with a beginning, middle and end?
a. exposition b. character c. plot d. conflict
5. The author may reveal a character’s traits and attitudes by
a. what he/she says, thinks and does b. what he/she does or does not
c. his/her views and opinions d. all of the above
6. The following are examples of coordinating conjunctions EXCEPT _____________.
a. and b. but c. for d. while
7. ____________ is the struggle of the characters in the story. It can be external or internal.
a. setting b. character c. plot d. conflict
8. “A piece of cake” is an example of an __________________?
a. proverb b. idiom d. literal language d. sayings
9. Who are the characters in the story “Makato and the Cowrie Shell”?
a. Makato and the shell b. Makato and the old woman c. Makato ang the King
10. What character trait of Makato is shown in the sentence “Makato gave the cowrie shell to the King,”?
a. hardworking b. honest c. grateful d. proactive

II. Fill in the Blanks.

A. Conjunction. Choose from the box below the correct conjunction that would complete the sentences below:
for and nor but or yet so

1. Makato had no sister _________ brother to take care of him.

2. Makato never idled __________ never complained.
3. He did every kind of wok, __________ he remained cheerful.
4. He tried his luck in a far-off land, __________ he became successful.
5. Makato did not blame his parents __________ gave up in life.
6. King Pra Ruang was surprised __________ Makato gave him lettuces as a gift.
7. Makato was only a humble servant __________ the king became fond of him.

III. True or False. Write TRUE if the statement is correct; Write FALSE
________1. Makato had many brothers and sisters.
________2. Pra Ruang is the king of Sukhothai.
________3. Makato is from the city of Mon.
________4. Makato is a sensible, hardworking and cheerful kid.
________5. Makato never idled.
________6. “Beaten black and blue” is an idiom.
________7. Setting is an element of a short story.
________8. Exposition, climax and denouement are parts of a plot.
________9. Bangkok is a city in Thailand.
________10. FANBOYS belong to subordinating conjunctions.

IV. Identification. Underline the idiomatic expression used in the sentences below.
1. Bata makes hay while the sun shines
2. The wife of anpu was beaten black and blue
3. Knowing the wife's dishonesty, blood pours into his face
4. After killing the wife, anpu was blue in the face
5. Bata had made an easy way out to the mountains
6. In good faith, bata supported his brother anpu
7. Anpu felt a pain in the neck when he heard his wife's explanation
8. She bent her knees for forgiveness
9. Anpu's wife accepted the dose of her own medicine
10. Bata kept company wit god Ra to seek consolation
11. Anpu took the law into his hand