GRADE 8 OPINION-MARKING SIGNAL QUIZ

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

• A. at the end

• B. at the middle

• C. at the beginning

• D. both at the beginning and end

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

• A. I believe...

• B. According to research...

• C. Based on the recent survey...

• D. In the press conference

3. All of the sentences below are opinions, EXCEPT

• A. In his interview, the mayor announced that they will provide assistance to the

  students.

• B. Lino believes that all students will be happy about the mayor’s

  announcement.

• C. From what Lino knows, many stakeholders extended help to assist the

  learners in their studies.

• D. Lino is confident that, through the assistance of the many stakeholders, he

  will survive the school year despite the many challenges.

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

_______________ Philippine tourist destination is Baguio because it offers many

attractions and adventures.

• A. My favorite...

• B. In my opinion...

• C. I must admit that...

• D. From my point of view...

5. What does the opinion-marking signal Maybe express in the sentence below?

Maybe many people are planning to go on vacation once travel restrictions are lifted.

• A. expectation

• B. possibility

• C. reality

• D. standpoint

6. Which of the following opinions shows expectation or desire?

• A. I think Palawan is the most beautiful tourist destination.

• B. It seems that Boracay is preparing to open for more tourists.

• C. I hope I could visit Siargao and enjoy its sea adventures again.

• D. I love Sagada because of its cold climate and beautiful mountains.

From 7-12. Choose the correct purpose of each statement.

7. From my point of view, students who cheat harm themselves.

• A. Expressing an opinion

• B. Asking others about their opinions

• C. Agreeing

• D. Disagreeing

From 7-12. Choose the correct purpose of each statement.

8. From my point of view, students who cheat harm themselves.

• A. Expressing an opinion

• B. Asking others about their opinions

• C. Agreeing

• D. Disagreeing

9. How do you feel about blended learning?

• A. Expressing an opinion.

• B. Asking others about their opinions.

• C. Agreeing

• D. Disagreeing

10. I'm happy to tell you I feel the same about extra activities - they should be fun.

• A. Asking others about their opinions.

• B. Agreeing

• C. Disagreeing

• D. Expressing an opinion.