Grade 8 English - PISA-like Assessment

A billboard reads: “Milk is the best drink for growing children. Studies show it contains calcium for strong bones.”

Which part of the billboard is a fact?

• "Milk is the best drink"

• "Studies show it contains calcium"

• "Best drink for growing children"

• "Strong bones"

A billboard reads: “Milk is the best drink for growing children. Studies show it contains calcium for strong bones.”

Which part is an opinion?

• "Milk is the best drink for growing children"

• "Calcium is present in milk"

• "Studies show…"

• "Contains nutrients"

Why is "Milk is the best drink for growing children" an opinion?

• It can be verified in a science book

• It reflects preference and judgment

• It is a historical fact

• It uses scientific data

Situation:
A student claims: “Using solar panels will lower electricity costs in schools.”

• Teacher A says: “I read in a DOE report that solar energy reduces costs by 30%.”

• Student B says: “My uncle installed solar panels, and his bills decreased.”

• Student C says: “Everyone knows the sun is a free energy source.”

• Teacher A's statement is an example of-

• Anecdotal evidence

• Argument from authority

• Empirical evidence

• Self-evidence

Situation:
A student claims: “Using solar panels will lower electricity costs in schools.”

• Teacher A says: “I read in a DOE report that solar energy reduces costs by 30%.”

• Student B says: “My uncle installed solar panels, and his bills decreased.”

• Student C says: “Everyone knows the sun is a free energy source.”

• Student B's statement is-

• Empirical evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

• Self-evidence

• Argument from authority

Situation:
A student claims: “Using solar panels will lower electricity costs in schools.”

• Teacher A says: “I read in a DOE report that solar energy reduces costs by 30%.”

• Student B says: “My uncle installed solar panels, and his bills decreased.”

• Student C says: “Everyone knows the sun is a free energy source.”

• Student C's statement is best classified as-

• Anecdotal evidence

• Argument from authority

• Empirical evidence

• Self-evidence

Excerpt:
“Plastic bags should be banned. They pollute rivers and oceans, and marine animals often mistake them for food. Switching to eco-bags is a simple step toward protecting the environment.”

What is the claim of policy in the text?

• "Marine animals mistake plastic for food."

• "Plastic bags should be banned."

• "Plastic pollutes rivers."

• "Switching to eco-bags protects the environment."

Excerpt:
“Plastic bags should be banned. They pollute rivers and oceans, and marine animals often mistake them for food. Switching to eco-bags is a simple step toward protecting the environment.”

Which is a claim of fact?

• "Plastic bags should be banned."

• "Marine animals often mistake plastic for food."

• "Eco-bags are better for the environment."

• "Using eco-bags is the right thing to do."

Excerpt:
“Plastic bags should be banned. They pollute rivers and oceans, and marine animals often mistake them for food. Switching to eco-bags is a simple step toward protecting the environment.”

Which is a claim of value?

• "Plastic bags should be banned."

• "Plastic pollutes rivers and oceans."

• "Switching to eco-bags is a simple step toward protecting the environment."

• "Marine animals mistake them for food."

Text:
“It is not that Filipinos are naturally lazy, but centuries of colonial rule have created conditions that discourage hard work.”

Rizal's statement is an example of-

• Self-evidence

• Claim of fact

• Anecdotal evidence

• Claim of policy