Using Opinion-Marking Signals

Directions: Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. What do we call phrases or statements that cue or suggest opinion?

• A. Opinion-Marking Signals

• B. Marking Signals

• C. Opinion Signals

• D. Opinionated Signals

2. Which sentence expresses an opinion?

• A. The sun is a star.

• B. Stars are balls of hot gas.

• C. I think your eyes are like stars.

• D. The sun is a yellow, younger star.

3. Which sentence expresses a fact?

• A. Chocolate is a creamy, delicious treat.

• B. White chocolate is my favorite.

• C. I don't think dark chocolate is good.

• D. Chocolate comes from the seed of a cacao plant.

4. "I think that COVID 19 has forced teachers and students to be more creative. "Which part of the sentence signals opinion?

• A. I think that...

• B. COVID 19 has forced

• C. Teachers and students

• D. Be more creative

5. "K-pop is a very interesting musical genre". What will you say if you agree?

• A. I really think that you're wrong.

• B. You might think that but not all do.

• C. We are on the same mind.

• D. I don't agree at all.

6. "Valentine's Day is a senseless holiday." What will you say if you disagree?

• A. That's right. What a waste.

• B. I hold the same opinion.

• C. You've got a point.

• D. I beg to differ.

7. "Jollibee is Filipinos' favorite fast-food restaurant. “Which response expresses agreement?

• A. I'm afraid that Mang Inasal is much better fast-food place.

• B. I have no objection, I love Jollibee.

• C. I beg to differ. Greenwich is my favorite.

• D. I'm not sure I agree with you.

8. "Although a vaccine is on its way, WHO and DOH still encourages Filipinos to follow social distancing protocols." This statement is...

• A. a fact

• B. an opinion

• C. all of the above

• D. none of the above

Answer explanation

Because of the "still"

9. "Valentine's Day is a very stressful holiday. It forces people to spend much time and effort to express their love." This statement is...

• A. a fact

• B. an opinion

• C. all of the above

• D. none of the above