OPINION MARKING SIGNALS

Directions: Read and answer the following questions carefully.

1. Which of the following signal phrases introduces an opinion?

• a. I believe that…

• b. The survey proves that…

• C. Results show that…

• D. According to research…

2. What do you call the personal belief that relates to how someone feels, thinks, or

takes a stand about something?

• A. essay

• B. opinion

• C. paragraph

• D. request

3. What are opinion-marking signals? They are _____________.

• A. words that state opposite meanings.

• B. words that connect two different thoughts.

• C. groups of words that express a strong feeling.

• D. groups of words that introduce personal beliefs

4. Which of the following sentences states a personal belief?

• A. I think the government is addressing well the COVID-19 crisis.

• B. Based on the news, many people have already recovered from the virus.

• C. As of June 2020, the Philippines has more than 31,000 COVID-19 cases.

• D. Research shows that wearing face masks prevents the spread of the virus.

5. How are opinion-marking signals used? They are used to _____________.

• A. express and identify personal beliefs.

• B. describe a particular event or activity.

• C. give the order or sequence of an event

• D. connect phrases or clauses in a sentence

How are you going to identify an opinion? To identify an opinion, look for the

___________.

• A. words that end the statement.

• B. examples given in the statement.

• C. reasons provided in the statement.

• D. words that introduce the statement

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

_______________ Filipinos are hospitable because they are very welcoming

and accommodating.

• . That is why…

• In my experience…

• C. I might be wrong but…

• I am convinced that…

8. Which of the sentences below is an opinion?

• A. Based on the record, Manny accomplished all his school requirements.

• B. The results show that Anton passed the test and would receive an award

• C. From what I know, Bart tried his best in his studies and made it to the top

• D. In her speech, Flora thanked her family for their constant love and support.

Which of the following opinions shows that a person is uncertain?

• A. I believe that Benjamin dearly loves his family.

• B. I am certain that Albert works hard for his family

• C. I am sure that Cesar spends time with his family.

• D. I might be wrong, but Edwin treasures his family

10. What appropriate phrase should be used to complete the given sentence below?

_______________, I think that regular exercise helps a person in many ways.

• A. Certainly

• B. Supposedly

• C. Personally

• D. Mistakenly