G8-Quarter 2 – Module 2: Opinion-Marking Signals

​G8-Quarter 2 – Module 2:

Opinion-Marking Signals

RUBY B. ANZANO​

• " identify the opinion-marking signals used in sentences and paragraphs;

• • use different opinion-marking signals in writing sentences and in completing dialogues

• and story presented;

• • write an essay or make a video-advertisement using opinion-marking signals; and

• • express appreciation of a story about perseverance using opinion-marking signals.

Multiple Choice

1. What do you call the personal belief that relates to how someone feels, thinks, or takes a stand about something?

• conviction

• myth

• observation

• opinion

Multiple Choice

2. Which of the following sentences states a personal belief?

• I think the government is addressing well the COVID-19 crisis.

• Based on the news, many people have already recovered from the virus.

• As of June 2020, the Philippines has more than 31,000 COVID-19 cases.

• Research shows that wearing face masks prevents the spread of the virus.

Multiple Choice

3. Which of the following signal phrases introduces an opinion?

• I believe that…

• The survey proves that…

• Results show that…

• According to research…

Multiple Choice

4. What are opinion-marking signals? They are groups of words that _________.

• state opposite meanings

• express a strong feeling

• introduce personal beliefs

• connect two similar thoughts

Multiple Choice

5. What opinion-marking signal should be used to complete the sentence below? _____________ Filipinos are hospitable because they are very welcoming and accommodating.

• That is why…

• In my experience…

• I might be wrong but…

• I am convinced that…

Multiple Choice

6. How are opinion-marking signals used? They are used to _______________.

• express and identify personal beliefs

• describe a particular event or activity

• give the order or sequence of an event

• connect phrases or clauses in a sentence

Multiple Choice

7. Which of the following is true about an opinion? It _____________.

• is true to everyone.

• can be proved or disproved.

• uses signal phrases like ‘Based on research…’

• tells about how someone feels about something.

Multiple Choice

8. How are you going to identify an opinion? To identify an opinion, look for the _____________.

• words that end the statement.

• examples given in the statement.

• reasons provided in the statement.

• words that introduce the statement.

Multiple Choice

9. Which of the sentences below is an opinion?

• Based on the record, Manny accomplished all his school requirements.

• The results show that Anton passed the test and would receive an award.

• From what I know, Bart tried his best in his studies and made it to the top.

• In her speech, Flora thanked her family for their constant love and support.

Multiple Choice

10. Which of the following states an opinion according to a person’s encounter?

• I must admit that dogs are adorable and friendly.

• Based on my experience, birds are also trainable.

• Zookeepers said that people love to see their animals.

• I take the view that people should take care of animals.

Multiple Choice

11. Which of the following opinions shows that a person is uncertain?

• I believe that Benjamin dearly loves his family.

• I am certain that Albert works hard for his family.

• I am sure that Cesar spends time with his family.

• I might be wrong, but Edwin treasures his family.

Multiple Choice

12. Which of the following statements is NOT an opinion?

• I am convinced that the Philippines is ready for online learning.

• The news said that only few students enrolled in blended learning.

• I am convinced that it is fun and exciting to enroll in online learning.

• I might be wrong, but Liza felt more confident with blended learning.

Multiple Choice

13. What appropriate phrase should be used to complete the given sentence below?

_____________, I think that regular exercise helps a person in many ways.

• Certainly

• Supposedly

• Personally

• Mistakenly

Multiple Choice

14. Why is it important to use opinion-marking signals? It is important because it will ________.

• help summarize a given text

• give examples to elaborate a text

• add information to a personal view

• provide reasons to a personal claim

Multiple Choice

15. Which of the following statements expresses an opinion about the Philippines?

• Philippine history states that Marcela Agoncillo sewed the Philippine flag.

• Fatima takes the view that Philippines is home to multi-talented individuals.

• The ranking shows that the Philippines is the 2019 SEA Games champion.

• Based on the 2015 Census, the Philippines has already 102 million people.

​- Name of Author

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1. " How do you feel about the children in the picture?

• I feel happy that they are happy.

• I love the way they share their laughter.

​2. Why do you think the children are happy?

• I think they are happy because they got time to play.

• I believe they are happy because they love to swim.

​3. For you, is it safe for them to play in the river?

• For me, it is safe if the water is not deep.

• In my opinion, it is not safe unless their parents are around to watch over them

1. " Have you noticed the underlined words?

2. How are they used in the sentences?

3. The underlined words above are called opinion-marking signals.

In this lesson, you will learn how to express opinions using opinion-marking signals.

Opinions refer to personal beliefs (Donnchaidh, 2020). They tell about how someone feels, thinks, or takes a stand about something. They are influenced by a person’s experiences, background knowledge, emotions, and preferences. Others may agree or disagree with opinions, but they may not prove or disprove them.

The group of words that introduces opinions are called opinion-marking signals. They are used as signal words that will help express and identify opinions. They are usually written in the beginning part of a sentence.

​What is It

" The following sentences express opinions using the opinion-marking signals.

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a. I feel happy about being a Filipino.

b. It seems that Filipinos have strong family ties.

c. From what I know, Filipinos are popular for being hospitable.

d. Personally, I think that Filipinos give importance to education.

e. Maybe Filipinos are resilient because they find ways to survive.

f. In my experience, Filipino families go to church and pray together.

g. I hope Filipino children will continue to respect their elders by saying “po” and “opo”.

h. It is a belief of the Filipinos that when you respect others, they will respect you as well.

Multiple Choice

a. I feel happy about being a Filipino.

• I feel

• I think

• It seems

• From what I know

Multiple Choice

b. It seems that Filipinos have strong family ties.

• I feel

• I think

• It seems

• From what I know

Multiple Choice

c. From what I know, Filipinos are popular for being hospitable.

• I feel

• I think

• It seems

• From what I know

Multiple Choice

d. Personally, I think that Filipinos give importance to education.

• I feel

• I think

• It seems

• From what I know

Multiple Choice

e. Maybe Filipinos are resilient because they find ways to survive.

• Maybe

• I hope

• It is a belief

• In my experience

Multiple Choice

f. In my experience, Filipino families go to church and pray together.

• Maybe

• I hope

• It is a belief

• In my experience

Multiple Choice

g. I hope Filipino children will continue to respect their elders by saying “po” and “opo”.

• Maybe

• I hope

• It is a belief

• In my experience

Multiple Choice

h. It is a belief of the Filipinos that when you respect others, they will respect you as well.

• Maybe

• I hope

• It is a belief

• In my experience

" Take note of the different opinion-marking signals used in the given sentences. These signal words or phrases are used in different manners and for different purposes. However, there are certain opinion-marking signals that can be used in the same manner and for the same purpose like maybe and probably, based on my experience and in my experience, and I am certain that and I am sure that.

1. What can you say about the farmer?​

2. What do you think will happen to his field after a few months?​

3. ​Why is the farmer working alone?

1. In your experience, what activities did you do in a scouting event?​

2. ​How do you feel about camping?

3. What opinion-marking signals are used in the sentences?​

​Opinion-marking signals are usually written at the beginning part of the sentence.

" In general, opinions are made with the use of opinion-marking signals. They are based on personal experiences, background knowledge, emotions, and preferences. It is important to learn and use correctly the different opinion-marking signals because it will add information to personal thoughts, perceptions, or judgments about something. It can also be used to help someone express agreement or assertion in the right way.