ENGLISH 8 - Review Third Quarter Test

What is the process of establishing similarities between things or people?

                                                

                                               

• Comparing

• Contrasting

•   Defining

•   Persuading

When comparing the cultures of Asian countries like Thailand and the

    Philippines, which graphic organizer is most appropriate to be used?

                                

                               

• Timeline Chart  

• Venn Diagram

• Schematic Diagram

•     Organizational Chart

Supply the correct comparison transition signal to complete the sentence

    below.

      There are traditions and beliefs of Thais which are ________ the Filipinos.

                                               

                               

 

• different to

• in contrast to     

• opposite to

•           the same with

Why do we need to compare and contrast our culture to other countries? 

                                    

                                

• to love our culture

• to know their culture

• to simply compare and contrast

•   to appreciate diversity of cultures

In stating an opinion showing comparison or contrast, what should be done  

    first?

       

       

                           

          

•    Analyze only one picture being shown

•    Make sure that there is a piece of evidence as a basis.

• Draw a diagram showing similarities and differences.

• Analyze a diagram showing similarities and differences.

This refers to an author’s expression of his/her own opinion on a particular

    issue without examining and presenting enough pieces of evidence.

                                                            

                                    

•   bias   

•    judgment    

•      objective

•           subjective

Which of the following factors influences a person to be biased?

               

                         

•   pieces of evidence  

• experiences

•   facts

•    reality

Below are true about bias, EXCEPT:

         

         

         

         

• presenting both sides of the issue

• telling only a part of the issue at hand

• putting across an unfair or one-sided opinion

• being subjective as opposed to being objective

Which of the statements below helps a person determine the author’s biases?

         

         

         

         

• Use of diction and evidence

• Use of credentials

• Use of personal thoughts

• Use of words

“Fathers are always responsible in making decisions than mothers.”

      Which of the words below makes the statement biased?

                                           

                                          

• always

• decision

•   making

• responsible