RWS Term 2 Lesson 5-10 Review

Statements identified as claim of fact are considered true.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Claims of fact are statements about something real that can be proven correct or incorrect through factual evidence. It is not automatically true.

Rebuttals support the counterclaims you provide.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Rebuttals refute or debunk counterclaims.

Reasoning is the act of justifying or explaining your position on an issue or topic at hand.

• True

• False

Evaluative statements are used to give feedback about the text read, including their strengths and weaknesses.

• True

• False

An opinion assertion states a personal choice and cannot be objectively proven.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It should be preference assertion.

A convention assertion is derived from the socially accepted ways of doing things, making them sound factual.

• True

• False

Hedges are words that show you acknowledge or accept an opposing perspective.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Hedges are used to make claims less direct. The words that show you acknowledge or accept an opposing perspective are called concession words.

Coding is an essential skill in the digital age.

• Explicit

• Implicit

Answer explanation

Statement directly says it is necessary in the digital age.

Traffic in Imus, Cavite, would test anyone’s patience.

• Explicit

• Implicit

Answer explanation

Statement implies the traffic in Imus is frustrating.

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are the backbone of many families.

• Explicit

• Implicit

Answer explanation

Statement implies that OFWs provide support to their families.