Opinion-Marking Signals

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

• a. at the beginning

• b. at the middle

• c. at the end

• d. both at the beginning and end

2. Which of the following phrases is an example of opinion-marking signals?

• a. I believe

• b. According to research

• c. Based on the recent survey

• d. In the press conference conducted

3. All of the sentences below is an opinion EXCEPT-

• a. In his interview, the mayor announce his aid for the students.

• b. Lino believes that all students will be happy about the mayor's announcement.

• c. For what he knows, many stakeholders extended help to the learners.

• d. Lino is confident that he will survive the school year despite the many challenges.

d sentence?

   4. What is the opinion-marking signal used in the sentence?

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

• 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 "Marissa is certain" express ?

• a. a doubt

• b. a desire

• c. a certainty

• d. a possibility

6. Which of the following opinion-marking signals similarly means “Marissa is certain”?

• In her experience

• Marissa is sure that

• From what Marissa knows…

• Marissa might be wrong, but

7. Which of the following sentences is NOT an opinion?

• a. I think eating fries will make me fat.

• b. Guava is high in vitamin C.

• c. Walking is a better exercise than running.

• d. They say that girls are more thoughtful.

8. What do you call the personal belief that relates to how someone feels, thinks, or takes a stand about something?

• a. conviction

• b. myth

• c. observation

• d. opinion

9. What are opinion-marking signals? They are groups of words that-

• a. state opposite meanings

• b. express a strong feeling

• c. introduce personal beliefs

• d. connect two similar thoughts

10. Which of the following is true about an opinion? It _____________.

• a. is true to everyone.

• b. can be proved or disproved

• c. uses signal phrases like ‘Based on research…’.

• d. tells about how someone feels about something