Opinion or Assertion

1.It is a statement that is commonly believed to be true even without proof or evidence.

• A. Fact

• B. Commonplace Assertion

• C. Opinion

• D. Bias or Prejudice

2. Which of the following best defines an opinion?

• A. It is a declarative statement that is generally accepted as true.

• B. It is a personal view, judgment or appraisal about a particular matter.

• C. It can be proven true or false based on whatever evidence is available.

• D. It is a statement that is true not only to the speaker but to everyone else.

3. It is a statement that is verifiable, or can be proven true or false based on evidence or proof.

• A. Fact

• B. Opinion

• C. Commonplace Assertion

• D. Bias or Prejudice

4. What is the similarity between an opinion and a commonplace assertion?

• A. They can be opposed.

• B. They are subjective and personal.

• C. They are based on evidence or proof.

• D. They are generally accepted to be true.

5. Under what category of opinion statement does the following statement belong to? Online selling has become a very viable source of income nowadays.

• A. Statement of Truth

• B. Statement of Policy

• C. Statement of Value

• D. Statement of Preference

It is a personal view

7. Drink milk because it is good for you.

• Opinion

• Assertion

• Preference

• Prejudice

8. Personally, I think he is a very promising boxer.

• Opinion

• Assertion

• Prejudice

• Preference

9. Which of these statements is neither an opinion nor a commonplace assertion?

• A. Women are careful drivers.

• B. All industrial nations are first world countries.

• C. There are more men than women who became president of the country.

• D. The number of males in the Senate and Congress suggests that males are better lawmakers.

10. A fact is a verifiable statement.

• True

• False