Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
DIVISION OF PANGASINAN I
Lingayen
CANAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
ENGLISH 8
Name: _____________________________ Date:___________
Grade/Sec. _________________________ Score: __________ Parent’s Signature: _________

1. This refers to the prominence or importance given to syllables or words.

A. Pitch c. Intonation
B. Stress d. sound
2. It is the rise and fall of the voice when talking.
C. Pitch c. Intonation
D. Stress d. sound
3. This pattern is also called the rising and falling intonation.
A. 2-3-1 c.3-3-1
B. 3-2-1 d. 2-1-3
4. This pitch level is indicated by a line far below the syllable.
a. level 1 c.level 3
b. Level 2 d. level 4
5. This pitch level is indicated by a line above the syllable.
A. level 1 c.level 3
B. Level 2 d. level 4
6. This pitch level is indicated by a line below the syllable.
A. level 1 c.level 3
B. Level 2 d. level 4
7. It is the symbol of secondary stress.
A. ^ c. \
B. ⁄ d. ≠
8. It is the symbol of primary stress.
A. ^ c. \
B. ⁄ d. ≠
9. This refers to the symbol of weak stress.
A. ^ c. \
B. ⁄ d. no symbol
10. I can’t wait to see you perform on stage tonight! ______!
A. I’m on cloud 9 c. Caught red hande
B. Feeling under the weather d. Break a leg

11. Jane is just never on time to work, it’s really annoying. O wow, ______ here she comes…
A. Speak of the devil c. Caught red hande
B. Feeling under the weather d. Break a leg

12. . I can’t believe that was our test. I think it was easier than some of our homework! It was a _________.
A. Out of the woods c. Hit the hay
B. Piece of Cake d. Break a leg

13. Kate doesn’t like cantoons because they are loud.

A. Simple sentence c. Complex Sentence
B. Compound Sentence d. Compound - Complex Sentence
14. Sang Kancil is a clever mouse deer.
A. Simple sentence c. Complex Sentence
B. Compound Sentence d. Compound - Complex Sentence
15. He is a great swimmer but he prefers to play golf.
A. Simple sentence c. Complex Sentence
B. Compound Sentence d. Compound - Complex Sentence
16. After I got home, I cooked and cleaned the house.
A. Simple sentence c. Complex Sentence
B. Compound Sentence d. Compound - Complex Sentence

17. I take a walk everyday while the sun sets, but it was raining today.
A. Simple sentence c. Complex Sentence
B. Compound Sentence d. Compound - Complex Sentence
18. He must be able to relay information ________ pass messages accurately.
a. Or b. and c. but d. because
19. I did not go to the show ____ I had already seen it.
a. Until b. because c. so d. but
20. Mary is a member of the History Club _____ the Literary Club.
a. As b. or c. and d. but
II. Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentence. Write the answer on the blank.
1. I didn’t feel very well yesterday. I __________ eat anything. (cannot, couldn’t , mustn’t)
2. You _________ look at me when I am talking to you (could, should , would )
3. I was using my pencil a minute ago. It _________ be here somewhere. ( could, must, would)
4. _______ I ask a question? ( must, may, might )
5. ________ you speak Italian? No, I can’t. ( Can, may , need)
6. ________ I take a photograph of you? (may, might, can)
7. I _________ be able to help you, but I’m not sure yet. ( might, can, would)
8. I _________ move the table, It was too heavy ( could, couldn’t, wouldn’t)
9. I __________ talk already before I was two years old. (could, should , would)
10. The test starts at 10:30, you _______ be late (must, must not, could not)

V. Fill in the blanks with coordinating conjunctions to complete the sentence. Choose the answer
inside the box.

And nor but for or

so
1. I love music ________ father enrolled me in piano lessons.
2. I dreamed to become a pianist _________ I ended in failure
3. We could not have a piano __________ we could not afford to buy one.
4. Our parents could not even buy a guitar _________ a drum for my younger brother.
5. I was a member of a church choir _______ until now I sing.

III. Underline the phrase in the sentence and write the type of the phrase on the space provided.
1. To stay top on the class, you have to study hard everyday. ________________________
2. She looked around the room, her eyes reflecting her confidence. ________________________
3. The red shirt, a gift from grandma, has a heart on the front. ________________________
4. The wind blowing violently, the town’s people began to seek shelter. ________________________
5. His tail between his legs, the dog walked out the room. ________________________

VI. Write the correct form of adjective to complete the sentence

1. Today is the (hot) _____________________ day of the year.
2.Tom drives a very (fast)_____________________ car.
3.It is (quiet)________________________ in the countryside than in the town.
4- John is going to buy an (expensive)_________________________ house next month.
5-These boys are (friendly)________________________than the ones I met before.

I. Identify whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write the correct answer on the space
provided.
____________1. The practices and beliefs in Japan originated and are similar to China.
____________2. Tea in China is considered poison and is not allowed to be used as ceremonial drink.
____________3. The celebration of New Year in Japan is the most significant and important holiday.
____________4. Monks use tea to teach respect for nature.
____________5. Chinese offered gifts to their love ones wrapped in black and gold.

Prepared by:
VENUS C. SALINAS
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region I
DIVISION OF PANGASINAN I
Lingayen
CANAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
ENGLISH 9
Name: _____________________________ Date:___________
Grade/Sec. _________________________ Score: __________ Parent’s Signature: _________

1. This refers to the repeated sound in a poem.

A. Stanza c. rhythm
B. Rhyme d. sound
2. It is a rhyme which is heard at the end of the words in the poem.
A. End Rhyme c. Repetition
B. Consonance d. Imagery
3. It is the repetition of consonant sounds at the end of the words.
A. Alliteration c. Assonance
B. Consonance d. Onomatopoeia
4. This refers to the repetition of vowel sounds between or at the beginning of the words.
A. Alliteration c. Assonance
B. Consonance d. Onomatopoeia
5. This refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of the words.
A. Alliteration c. Assonance
B. Consonance d. Onomatopoeia
6. A punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence.
A. Period c. Exclamation Mark
B. Question Mark d. Comma
7. This refers to the punctuation mark used to signal a short pause.
A. Period c. Exclamation Mark
B. Question Mark d. Comma
8. It is a punctuation mark used to separate chapter from verse in a Biblical reference.
A. Period c. Colon
B. Semi Colon d. Comma
9. This refers to the title of the excerpt which is about the stages of a man’s life.
A. Mother to Son c. As You Like It
B. Seven Ages of Man d. Ode to the West Wind
10. The author of the poem “As you Like It”.
A. Robert Frost c. Mark Twain
B. William Shakespeare d. Langston Hughes
11. The stage with a wall and audience on both sides and in the middle
A. Proscenium c. Theaters in the Round
B. Traverse Stage d. Thrust Stage
12. The audience faces one side of the stage and sits directly at a lower height
A. Proscenium c. Theaters in the Round
B. Traverse Stage d. Thrust Stage
13. Communicative style for very formal occasions.
A. Frozen Style c. Consultative Style
B. Formal Style d. Casual Style
14. The stage is positioned in the center of the audience
A. Proscenium c. Theaters in the Round
B. Traverse Stage d. Thrust Stage
15. A non - traditional theatre space such as home or warehouse
A. Site- Specific Theater c. Theaters in the Round
B. Traverse Stage d. Thrust Stage
16. The communication where language used is between friends
A. Frozen Style c. Consultative Style
B. Formal Style d. Casual Style
17. This style used a completely private language
A. Intimate Style c. Consultative Style
B. Formal Style d. Casual Style
 18. A doctor - patient communication
A. Intimate Style c. Consultative Style
B. Formal Style d. Casual Style

19. The audience move from place to place/

A. Proscenium c. Theaters in the Round
B. Traverse Stage d. Promenade Theater
20. An outdoor theatre.
A. Proscenium c. Theaters in the Round
B. Open Air Theater d. Thrust Stage
21. Text combined with visual elements
A.bar graph C. pie graph
B. line graph D. histogram
22. A graphical representation of data
A. Chart/Graph C. Illustration
B. Language d. Lines
23. A chart showing series of data point Connected by straight line segments
A.bar graph C. pie graph
B. line graph D. histogram
24. A chart which presents data with rectangular bars
A.bar graph C. pie graph
B. line graph D. histogram
25. A circular chart which is divided into slices Or portions to illustrate proportion
A.bar graph C. pie graph
B. line graph D. histogram

II. Rewrite each sentence and capitalize the words that needs to be capitalized.

1. becky will attend the university in the fall.

__________________________________________
2. my children enjoyed the rock concert last night.
__________________________________________

3. the teachers' conference will be in philadelphia in two weeks.

__________________________________________
4. i saw mrs. wilson and her husband at the play.
__________________________________________
5. will the professor do his biology experiment in class?
___________________________________________

III. Write a dash where it is needed in the following sentences.

1. We will invite Susan she is the new girl next door to our party.

2. The dog slid on the floor his nails acting like skates and crashed into the trash can.

3. Let me tell you about watch where you are going!

4. All the presentations especially the one by Emily were excellent.

5. I leave, I am so excited! for school today.

IV. Underline the gerund in the sentence and Identify its use. (Subject, Direct Object, Object of
Preposition, Predicate Nominative, Appositive)

1. Do you enjoy dancing? ___________________

2. Dancing was the highlight of the evening. _____________________
3. Lessons in weaving will be given on Tuesdays ___________________
4. His favorite pasttime is fishing. ___________________
5. Sarah signed up for swimming. ___________________
V. Encircle the adverb/s in each sentence

1. That child seems unusually bright

2. Are you nearly ready for the party?
3. The road was barely visible through the dense fog
4. The candidate was thoroughly upset by the question
5. Your answer is partially correct

VI. Write the contraction of the given words.

1. I will ___________________
2. There is ___________________
3. It is ___________________
4. He will ___________________
5. Who is ___________________

Prepared by:
VENUS C. SALINAS