Opinion-Marking Signals

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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.

For item nos. 4 to 6, please refer to the sentence below.

4. Marissa is certain that we will all survive the COVID-19 crisis. What is the opinion-marking signal used in the sentence?

• A. that we will...

• B. the COVID-19 crisis...

• C. will all survive...

• D. Marissa is certain that...

5. What does the opinion-marking signal express in this sentence?

Marissa is certain that we will all survive the COVID-19 crisis.

• A. a doubt

• B. a desire

• C. a certainty

• D. a possibility

6. Which of the following opinion-marking signals similarly means to the one used in the

sentence?

Marissa is certain that we will all survive the COVID-19 crisis.

• A. In her experience...

• B. Marissa is sure that...

• C. From what Marissa knows...

• D. Marissa might be wrong, but...

7. What opinion-marking signal should be used to complete the sentence below?

_______________ Philippine tourist destination is Baguio because it offers many

attractions and adventures.

• A. My favorite...

• B. In my opinion...

• C. I must admit that...

• D. From my point of view...

8. What does the opinion-marking signal Maybe express in the sentence below?

Maybe many people are planning to go on vacation once travel restrictions are lifted.

• A. expectation

• B. possibility

• C. reality

• D. standpoint

9. Which of the following opinions shows expectation or desire?

• A. I think Palawan is the most beautiful tourist destination.

• B. It seems that Boracay is preparing to open for more tourists.

• C. I hope I could visit Siargao and enjoy its sea adventures again.

• D. I love Sagada because of its cold climate and beautiful mountains.

10. Which of the following sentences uses the appropriate opinion marking signal to answer the question below?

How do you feel about going to Bohol?

• A. For me, Bohol has the most beautiful beaches.

• B. I cannot deny that Bohol has beautiful beaches.

• C. I love going to Bohol and visit its beautiful beaches.

• D. I hope I could go to Bohol and visit its beautiful beaches.