PRE-ASSESSMENT in ENGLISH 8

Lets find out how much you know about the coverage of this module. Choose the letter that you think best answers the question. Remember to answer all items. Write the answers in your notebook. After taking this short test, your answers will be checked to find out your score. Take note of the items that you wont be able to correctly answer and look

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 a story takes place. It may be the following EXCEPT ____________. A. mood B. climax C. atmosphere D. social condition 3. Which of the following is considered one element of a short story? A. character B. denouement C. exposition D. climax 4. What element of the story shows the logical arrangement of events, with a beginning, middle, and end?A. expositionB. characterC. plotD. conflict5. The author may reveal a characters traits and attitudes byA. what he/she says, thinks and doesB. what he/she does or does not doC. his/her views and opinionsD. all of the above6. The following are examples of coordinating conjunctions EXCEPT ___________.A. andB. butC. forD. while7. Which is synonymous to mood or atmosphere in the story? A. climax B. denouement C. setting D. character 8. In preparing an outline from a listening text, the initial step is... A. listen to note details B. listen to extract information C. listen to get the central idea D. listen to get the summary 9. Conflict is the opposition of forces. It maybe a conflict between man and , A. man B. circumstances C. society D. internal 10. The point of view is defined as the angle from which a story is told EXCEPT ___________. A. first person B. innocent eye c. omniscient d. static 11. Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence? A. Sang Buaya was the culprit that made Sang Kancil afraid. B. The delivery truck dropped its load of sand on the backyard where the bricks lie, and then the delivery truck drove off. C. Gawad Kalinga which gives invaluable aid, was flown in to help people who were made homeless by the typhoon. D. We went to the forest yesterday, but we did not find anything. 12. We went to the ______________ hotel in the city. A. most cheap B. more cheap C. cheaperD. cheapest13. Which of the following is the correct concept map for the ideas in the box.

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14. Conflict is the most important part of plot for a story, movie, or play. Which statement is TRUE about conflict? A. Conflict is enhanced through the interplay of other elements like setting, theme, and characters.B. Multiple conflicts are rarely seen in short stories, movies, and plays.C. External conflict is the best type for any story, movie, or play.D. Resolution is the highlight of a conflict.15. Sandra is going to Malaysia for a student-exchange program. She wants to know the culture of Malaysian before she goes there. How can Sandra know some Malaysian traditions, beliefs, and heritage in a literary perspective?A. Watch some Malaysian news programs.B. Read Malaysian short stories, poems, and plays.C. Research on the political structure of Malaysia.D. Read some travel brochure from Malaysia.

16. John has been reading many Malaysian stories and had watched some Malaysian movies lately. One day, a Malaysian student visited their place and he had the chance to mingle with him. Though its Johns first time to meet the Malaysian, he knew what to do to make him feel at home. How did John manage to do that?A. Filipinos are known to be hospitable, just like John.B. John wants to ask a favor from the Malaysian.C. John is just friendly, so he knows how to deal with people.D. John learned the traditions, beliefs and culture of Malaysians from his readings.

Read this part of the Preamble of South African Constitution:"We, the people of South Africa,Recognise the injustices of our past;Honour those who suffered for justice and freedom in our land;Respect those who have worked to build and develop our country; andBelieve that South Africa belongs to all who live in it, united in our diversity.17. Which of the following is contrary in this part of the Preamble of South African Constitution?A. People should remember the sacrifices of their heroes.B. Culture helps develop people.C. Multiculturalism is divisive.C. Some cultures are just more evolved than others.

18. You are a member of ASEAN Culture Society, a non-government organization that aims to promote the rich culture of the Southeast Asian region. Your organization wants you to help find a movie that will promote the culture of Malaysia for a film showing activity. Which of the following would you do for your organization?A. Develop a survey asking students their preferred theme for a movie.B. Find a Malaysian folktale and its movie adaptation and write a movie review about it.C. Give a list of the box-office hit movies in Malaysia.D. Find a Malaysian film director and ask his/her advice about a movie adaptation of a folktale.