Opinion-Marking Signals

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

• Conviction

• Myth

• Observation

• Opinion

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.

Which of the following signal phrases introduces an opinion?

• I believe that...

• The survey proves that...

• Results show that...

• According to research...

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

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

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

• can be proved or disproved.

• is true to everyone.

• uses signal phrases like ‘Based on research...’.

• tells about how someone feels about something.

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.

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.

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.

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