Opinion-Marking Signals

1. An opinion is

• a statement that can be proved as true

• a person's thoughts or feelings on a topic

2. A fact is

• a person's thoughts or feelings on a topic

• a statement that can be proved as true

3. Where in a sentence is an opinion-marking signal usually written?

• A. at the end

• B. at the middle

• C. at the beginning

• D. both at the beginning and end

4. Which of the following phrases is an example of an opinion-marking signal?

• A. I believe...

• B. According to research...

• C. Based on the recent survey...

• D. In the press conference

5. All of the sentences below are opinions, EXCEPT

• A. In his interview, the mayor announced that they will provide assistance to the

  students.

• B. Lino believes that all students will be happy about the mayor’s

  announcement.

• C. From what Lino knows, many stakeholders extended help to assist the

  learners in their studies.

• D. Lino is confident that, through the assistance of the many stakeholders, he

  will survive the school year despite the many challenges.

6. 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.

7. 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.

Choose the correct purpose of each statement.

8. From my point of view, students who cheat harm themselves.

• A. Expressing an opinion

• B. Asking others about their opinions

• C. Stating Agreement

• D. Stating Disagreement

Choose the correct purpose of each statement.

9. How do you feel about blended learning?

• A. Expressing an opinion.

• B. Asking others about their opinions.

• C. Stating Agreement

• D. Stating Disagreement

Choose the correct purpose of each statement.

10. I'm happy to tell you I feel the same about extra activities - they should be fun.

• A. Asking others about their opinions.

• B. Stating Agreement

• C. Stating Disagreement

• D. Expressing an opinion.