Identify facts, opinions, and assertions.

A fact is a specific detail that can be proven as true based on objective evidence. Which of the following is not considered objective evidence?

• eyewitness account

• physical evidence

• judgement

• result of an accepted scientific method

Which of the following best defines an opinion?

• It is something that has really happened or existed.

• It is a feeling, judgment, belief, or conclusion that cannot be proven true by objective evidence.

• The statements can be presented through charts and graphs.

• It is a universal truth or knowledge on a specific topic or idea.

A factual recount recorded details and facts, which of the following is an example of a factual recount?

• journal

• personal letter

• police report

• diary

What appropriate signal phrase is used in expressing a statement of opinion?

• In my point of view

• According to the results of test

• The annual report confirm

• Scientists recently discovered

Which of the following best describes the statement below? “The Filipino serves his guests with deep sincerity. Attention to a guest’s wants and needs becomes part of the host’s personal duty.”

• opinion assertion

• understatement

• emphatic assertion

• fact assertion

Which is NOT an assertion in the following statements?

• A pencil can be used underwater, in space, and upside down.

• Learn from your mistakes and make corrections.

• Appearance can be deceiving.

• A pencil can be used underwater, in space, and upside down.

Which of the following is an example of assertion?

• From rugs to riches

• It is never too late to believe that as individuals, we can still accomplish anything if we have the guts and the will to do so.

• No pain, no gain

• Perseverance is defined by Cambridge Dictionary as “continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time”.

“Finally, the pencil’s fifth quality: it always leaves a mark. in just the same way, you should know that everything you do in life will leave a mark, so try to be conscious of that in your every action.” (From The Story of the Pencil, by Paulo Coelho)

• I am not a pencil.

• It is true. Just like a pencil, everything we do, whether bad or good, affects others.

• I don’t mind what others will say.

• None of the above.

Hospitality is an inherent and remarkable trait of Filipinos. This trait should be practiced until the next generations.

• I think Filipino hospitality is just a fantasy because this attitude is not common to all.

• I don’t believe it.

• Absolutely, hospitality is already a national behavior that unites us despite differences.

• I disagree, being hospitable among Filipinos is not inherent.

In my own perception, hospitality should encompass not only benefit the foreigners who come to visit our country but

should be manifested most among Filipinos themselves inside or outside the Philippines.

(by Eric, from Filipino Hospitality a Myth)

• I agree because hospitality should be shown to all in whatever manner not only in our country but even abroad.

• Your point does not conform with my opinion.

• Certainly not, being hospitable most often hurts our pockets.

• I disagree.