Formulating Evaluative Assessment and Types of Assertions

Which of the following are declarative sentences that claim something is true about something else.

• Assertion

• Counterclaim

• Evaluative Statement

• Critical Reading

Which of the following gives a better explanation to show the strength and weaknesses of something through writing.

• Assertion

• Counterclaim

• Evaluative Statement

• Critical Reading

Which of the following does not describe an evaluative statement?

• Substantial

• Factual

• Obscure

• Unbiased

The statement, “Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter” is what type of assertion?

• Fact

• Opinion

• Preference

• Convention

The statement, “Earth is the third planet from the sun and is the largest of the terrestrial planets.” is what type of assertion?

• Fact

• Opinion

• Convention

• Preference

What should a good evaluation have?

• Positive Feedback

• Negative Feedback

• Suggestion/s for improvement

• All of the above

In the text below, which evaluative statement can be formulated?

If you were born poor and remain the same after thirty years, you should think of new ways to change your economic status for the better.

• The text is useful because it gives positive advice to the readers especially to those who are suffering from poverty.

• The text is insignificant since all Filipinos are rich.

• The text is unmotivating because people nowadays don’t follow

  piece of advice from others.

• The text is not interesting because it sounds commanding

Which type of assertion states that its truthfulness can be verified only by reference to historical precedents, laws, rules, usage, and customs.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Convention

• Preference

Which type of assertion states a personal choice in which the writer is under no obligation to support or prove the truthfulness of the statement?

• Fact

• Preference

• Opinion

• Convention

“People should not commit adultery.” is an example of what type of assertion?

• Fact

• Opinion

• Convention

• Preference