1. DIAGNOSTIC TEST
GRADE 8
Name:________________________________ Score:_______________
Teacher: _____________________________ Date:________________
KNOWLEDGE
1. Stress in the rightsyllablehelps to show contrastand emphasis in meaning. If the word permit has stress on the lastsyllable
as in permit’. What does itmean?
a. A notice b. To give consent c. To request d. A written grant/authority
2. Your teacher asked you to recite an excerpt of the speech of the Prime Minister of Japan in your literatureclass aspartof
your “Team Asia”activity.Your teacher is expecting you to :
a. Copy the full text of the speech c. Make an outlineof the speech
b. Interpret the speech d. Make the speech short includingonly the key points
3. When readingresearches,you may have noticed website reference at the end of a topic or articleas in this example:
Prosodic features arefeatures that appear when you put sounds together in connected speech. It is importantfor you to
learn the prosodic features as successful communication depends as much on intonation,stress and rhythm as on the
correct pronunciation of sounds. Hhtp://www.teachingenglish.org.uk./knowledge-database/prosodic-features
What is the purpose of putting this website reference?
a. To promote the website and its links c. To make researches look more formal
b. To recognize sourcethus avoid plagiarism d. To provideadditional information
4. What is the major languageof Iran?
a. Farsi b. Nihongo c. Hindi d. Bahasa
5. Why are references included in research project?
a. To impress lecturers
b. To give courtesy to the authors of the works that you have read
c. To keep a record of everything that you have read in writingthe report
d. To fully identify the of information and ideas discussed in the report so that others may check for themselves
6. If you areasked to use conditional sentences to talk about uncertain events and situations ,which of the sentences below
would best convey your message?
a. If I see Mia, I will asked if shewants to join our research group
b. I will join the research team tomorrow if my mom let me go
c. If she won`t come, then will haveto join the group on line
d. If I knew her Mom`s number, I would talk her
7. When you `re a plate of sushi or sashimi,a Japanesefood how will you go about eating it. Here`s how:
______, pour soy sauceon the small individual plate.______, hold one piece of sushi (includingtheball of riceon the
bottom) and dip the fish sideinto a sauce.Avoid dippingthe riceinto the sauce. Placethe whole piece of sushi in your
mouth. ______, Refresh your mouth with a sliceof ginger. _______, eat sashimi sushi (individual slices of rawfish) by
dippingthe fish slices into soy sauce.If desired,order a sidedish of riceand take a few bites after each sliceof fish.
What words will you add to the paragraph to show proper sequence of events?
a. Now, Afterwards, Then, Lastly
b. First,Second, Third,Lastly
c. Now, Then, Afterwards, Lastly
d. First,Next, Then, Finally
8. In the sentence “I don’t think he should get the job”. Where will you put the stress if you mean “Somebody else should get
the job.”
a. I b. He c. Job d.Don’t
9. Why is research bestregarded as a skill?
a. Because itis a God given Talent c. Because itis updated from time to time
b. Because itis developed in school d. Because it involves special ability and taining
10. How do you characterizePersian Women in general?
a. Good for littlemore than decoratingthe harem
b. Good for littlemore than havingbabies
c. Royal women were thought to be corruptcontrol freaks
d. Had a great deal of personal freedom
11. Most of the themes in African literaturefocus on freedom, independence, equality and economic freedom to name a few.
What do these lines fromthe African story of creation reveal about their values?
A West African creation tale explains how two spirit people were accidentally sent down to earth by the sky god. Lonely, the
people decided to create children from clay, but feel they must hide them when the sky god comes down. Because they are hidden in
fire, the children soon turn to various shades and based on how long they had been exposed to the heat. Over time these clay children
grow up and move to various region of the earth, ultimately populating it (Fader)
a. Africans values people’s differences c. Africans followtheir religion
b. Africans entertain themselves through tales. d. African are hardworkingpeople
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2. 12. Here are some English translations of the JapaneseHaiku:
1. A clear waterfall- 3. Your hermitage
Into the ripples the moon and chrysanthemums
Fall green pine-needles plus an acreof ricefields
2. Low tide morning…
The willowskirts aretailed
In stinkingmud
Haikus aretraditional Japanesepoems. What do these three Haikus say aboutthe Japanese?
a. They are inspired by nature c. They liketo view low tide
b. They are moon worshippers d. They write about water, moon and mud
13. As partof the Asian continent, Filipinossharethe samevalues and traditions with Chineseand Japanese. What values are
common among these three groups of people? Choose from the items below what is common among them.
a. Family oriented, religious and hard working c. family oriented, superstitious,hard working
b. Hard working, religious and goal oriented d. goal oriented, hard working and nature enthusiasts
14. Oral literatureincludes folktales,myths and legends. Myths are often sacred within the cul tureof a group of people and are
incorporated in their religion.Legends includefamiliar landmarksand/or known historical events.Folktales deal with
everyday lives that can be used to pass on moral values or for entertainment purposes.
One common characteristicof myth and legends is that they are:
a. Meant to be read by kids c. believed to be true
b. Written by the ancestors d. concerned with animals and extra ordinary people
15. “Be as Rama, be as Sita”this is one of the most famous sayings theIndians taughtto their young ones. What specific value
is imparted by this quote?
a. Be a perfect son and an ideal husband likeRama;and be a faithful wifelikeSita
b. Be a strong man likeRama and be submissiveas Sita
c. Be a hero likeRama and be dependent likeSita
d. Be exiled likeRama and be dependent likeSita
16. Your Iranian friend messaged you in Facebook, he said hewill behavinga vacation here in the Philippines for a week. You
offered him to stay in your house. Your mother was havinga hard time already thinking of the menu you will haveduring
your friend’s visit.Sinceyou have learned their customs in your history subject,what is the best food you can offer him?
a. Rice, unleavened bread, fried chicken,black tea, fresh fruits
b. Rice, fried pork, coffee, fresh fruits
c. Break fresh fruits,black tea
d. Rice, fried pork, unleavened bread, coffee
17. You arethe feature editor of the PhilippineDaily Inquirer.You are tasked to make a write-up about the Muslims.You want
the public especially theChristians to be familiar with their customs becausethis will guidethem to understand Muslims
better. You will focus on their:
a. history b. culture c. problems of the people d. leaders
18. You’re a columnistin your school paper and in your column you give adviceon appropriatemode of action considering
one’s traditions and values.Whattip could you give your reader who wrote:
Dear Ask Me,
Hi, My Chinese friend whose birthday falls on the same day as mine has given me a gift. I learned in my English 8 class that
reciprocating is one of the Chinese values, so I have bought a gift for her too. How should I give my gift? I understand Chinese has
a rich culture and tradition. I want my friend to be happy. Thanks!
Thelma
Hi Thelma, likeFilipinos,Chinesewould appreciategifts that aregiven whole heartedly. However, you may show how much you
carefor them by consideringtheir culture.One way of doingthat is by ________________
a. Wrappingyour gift with white paper c. wrappingyour gift in transparentplastic
b. Wrappingyour gift in colorful wrappers d. wrappingyour gift in red and gold
19. You area graduatinglinguiststudent. In your thesis you decide to conduct an in-depth study of the cultureand history of a
particulargroup in Asia.To be able to do it you have to read Arabic articles.For you to achieve your goal the firstthingthat
you need to do is:
a. Identify the leaders of the group c. ask help from translator
b. Learn their languagefirst d. know their interests
20. You area Language instructor who needs to make an assessmenton the proper use of stress in speaking.You decided to
have a collaborativeactivity,whatare the possibleactivities you can givethem to show that they have learned?
a. Do interactivestory telling
b. Provideactivity sheets to answer
c. Let them write a scriptand do a short skit
d. Give them statements and let them reveal the meanings based on how they are said.

3. DIAGNOSTIC TEST
GRADE 9
Name:________________________________ Score:_______________
Teacher: _____________________________ Date:________________
PART 1 Reading and Literature
Read the poem carefully.Copy the letter of the word or group of words that best complete each numbered item.
SONG OF THE SKY LOOM
By TEWA group of Pueblo American Indian
Oh our Mother Earth, Oh our father the Sky
Your children are we, and with tired backs
We bring you gifts that you love.
Then weave for us garments of brightness,
May the warp be the white light of morning,
May the weft be the red light in the evening
May the border be the standing rainbows.
Then weave for us garments of brightness,
That we may walk fittingly where birds sing,
That we may walk fittingly where grass is green
Oh our Mother Earth, Oh our father the Sky!
1. The pronoun we in the songrefers to________________.
a. Birds b. garments c. rainbows d. singers
2. The word in the songthat refers to threads that run lengthwise in the woven fabric is the________________.
a. Border b. warp c. weave d. weft
3. The word in the songthat refers to threads that re interlaced at the right angle through the warp thread in the woven
fabric is:________________.
a. Border b. warp c. weave d. weft
4. In the song,the oppositeof the word withdraw or move away is :__________________.
a. Bring b. loom c. love d. weave
5. The children’s feelings for nature can be best described as:__________________.
a. Fondness b. intimacy c. kindness d. sympathy
6. The poet’s attitude toward nature is more of ______________________.
a. Admiration b. mysterious c. reverence d. triumphant
Sensory Impression for Nos. 7-9
(Choices: a. feelings b. sight c. smell d. sound)
7. Lines no.5 to 8 appeals primarily to the sense of ________________.
8. Line no.9 best appeals to the sense of ________________.
9. The predominant sensory impression in the songis the senseof ________________.
10. Line no.4 is an exampleof:______________________.
a. Hyperbole b. metaphor c. personification d. simile
11. The lastlineof the song is an example of:____________________
a. Alliteration b. connotation c. denotation d. interjection
12. The predominant poetic device used in the song is_________________.
a. Alliteration b. onomatopoeia c. repetition d. symbolism
13. The examples of inverted order of words in the song can be found in what lines?_____________.
a. 2 and 3 b. 2 and 5 c. 3 and 4 d. 10 and 11
14. The Song of the Sky Loom tells us about the importance of ________________.
a. Intimacy to God c. reverence to nature
b. Intimacy to nature d. reverence and intimacy to God through Nature
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4. Part II Using Punctuations
Read the mini-dialoguecarefully.Choosefrom the followingpool for the most appropriatepunctuation mark for each numbered
blank.
15. 16.
“Yes______ now somebody give me an example of a person _____ you, Vick Rush.
“Teresa,” Vick said automatically.
17.
“What if _____ never mind.”
18.
Ben shouted, “Bingo _______you really had a crush on her.”
19.
“Ok, I had enough. _____
20.
Vick whispered, “Quit shoutingto much____ I’m tired of it.”
A. Comma( , ) B. dash ( - ) C. ellipsis( …)
D. exclamationpoint( ! ) E. period ( . ) F. quotationmark ( “ )