RELIABILITY & BIAS

What is the meaning of the adjective 'trustworthy'?

• Able to be relied on as honest or truthful.

• Likely to forget important things.

• Quick to get angry or upset.

• Fond of taking risks.

What does the idiom 'take sth with a pinch of salt' mean?

• To not completely believe something; to view something with skepticism.

• To accept something wholeheartedly without question.

• To add flavor to a conversation.

• To forget something quickly.

The adjective 'biased' means ________.

• unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.

• completely neutral in all situations.

• having no opinion on any matter.

• always following the rules strictly.

Match the following idioms/phrases with their meanings:

• to provide complete information

• bend the truth

• to distort the truth

• be wary of

• to be cautious

• cross-check the facts

• to verify information

• give us a full picture

What does the phrase 'avoid sounding too absolute' mean in the context of giving opinions?

• show that there may be exceptions or other perspectives

• It means to always agree with others, regardless of your own opinion.

• It means to never give your opinion on any topic.

Which adjective best describes information that is not completely reliable?

• foolproof

• questionable

• genuine

• informative

What does the idiom 'a double-edged sword' mean?

• Something that has both positive and negative consequences.

• A tool used for cutting only.

• A situation that is always dangerous.

• A phrase meaning to be very sharp.

Fill in the blank: The adjective 'exaggerated' means ________.

• repeated many times for emphasis.

• represented as greater than is actually the case.

• completely ignored or overlooked.

Which of the following is an example of hedging language?

• It depends on the context and who the influencer is.

• TikTok is always unreliable.

• All online reviews are exaggerated.

• Influencers are never trustworthy.

What does the idiom 'to read between the lines' imply?

• To ignore the main point of a text.

• To read something very quickly.

• To read something out loud.

• To understand the hidden meaning behind something.