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Short Quiz in English 8 Use the appropriate reading style (scanning, skimming, speed reading, intensive reading etc.) for one’s purpose

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Grade 8
English
Philippines Curriculum: Grades 1-10

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  • Q1
    Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
    Floods can cause a lot of damage.
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    Floods damage houses and roads.
    Floods cause mudslides.
    30s
    EN8RC-Ie-7
  • Q2
    Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way. Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
    Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
    Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
    Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
    They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
    30s
    EN8RC-Ie-7
  • Q3
    The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
    It was dying out because of pesticides
    The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird
    It was placed on the endangered species list
    The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds
    30s
    EN8RC-Ie-7
  • Q4
    Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
    Soccer is a worldwide sport
    Soccer is played by men and women.
    Soccer is also called football.
    Soccer is important at the Olympics
    30s
    EN8RC-Ie-7
  • Q5
    Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
    Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
    Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
    Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
    Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
    30s
    EN8RC-Ie-7

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