Wk 3-4 Opinion Marking Signals

What do we call phrases or statements that cue or suggest opinion?

• Opinion-Marking Signals

• Marking Signals

• Opinion Signals

• Opinionated Signals

Which sentence expresses an opinion?

• The sun is a star.

• Stars are balls of hot gas.

• I think your eyes are like stars.

• The sun is a yellow, younger star.

Which sentence expresses a fact?

• Chocolate is a creamy, delicious treat.

• White chocolate is my favorite.

• I don't think dark chocolate is good.

• Chocolate comes from the seed of a cacao plant.

"I think that COVID 19 has forced teachers and students to be more creative."

Which part of the sentence signals opinion?

• I think that...

• COVID 19 has forced

• teachers and students

• ...be more creative

"K-pop is a very interesting musical genre"

What will you say if you agree?

• I really think that you're wrong.

• You might think that but not all do.

• We are on the same mind.

• I don't agree at all.

"Valentine's day is a senseless holiday."

What will you say if you disagree?

• That's right. What a waste.

• I hold the same opinion.

• You've got a point.

• I beg to differ.

"Jollibee is Filipinos' favorite fast food restaurant."

Which response expresses agreement?

• I'm afraid that Mang Inasal is much better fast food place.

• I have no objection, I love Jollibee.

• I beg to differ. Greenwich is my favorite.

• I'm not sure I agree with you.

"Although a vaccine is on its way, WHO and DOH still encourages Filipinos to follow social distancing protocols." This statement is...

• a fact

• an opinion

"Valentine's day is a very stressful holiday. It forces people to spend much time and effort to express their love."

This statement is...

• a fact

• an opinion

"There are more than 40,000 active cases of COVID 19 in the Philippines as of early February."

This statement is...

• a fact

• an opinion