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WorksheetsGrade 8 English - PISA-like Assessment
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
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
Text:
“It is not that Filipinos are naturally lazy, but centuries of colonial rule have created conditions that discourage hard work.”
What type of claim is implied when Rizal argues colonialism caused laziness?
Claim of value
Claim of policy
Claim of fact
Claim of authority
Text:
An online ad says: “Brand X Vitamins: The smartest choice for a healthy future! Approved by leading doctors.”
If Rizal were to add statistics of work output, what type of evidence would that be?
Empirical evidence
Anecdotal evidence
Argument from authority
Self-evidence
Text:
An online ad says: “Brand X Vitamins: The smartest choice for a healthy future! Approved by leading doctors.”
Which part is argument from authority?
"Approved by leading doctors"
"Smartest choice for a healthy future"
"Brand X Vitamins"
"Healthy future"
Text:
An online ad says: “Brand X Vitamins: The smartest choice for a healthy future! Approved by leading doctors.”
Which part appeals mainly to opinion?
"Approved by leading doctors"
"Smartest choice for a healthy future"
"Vitamins provide nutrients"
"Doctors recommend supplements"
The persuasive technique used is mostly-
Emotional appeal
Factual evidence
Logical reasoning
Statistical evidence
Text:
“A historian who have conducted historical research claims that Lapu-Lapu defeated Magellan in the Battle of Mactan.”
What type of evidence is this?
Anecdotal
Argument from authority
Empirical
Self-evidence
Text:
“A historian claims that Lapu-Lapu defeated Magellan in the Battle of Mactan.”
Which type of claim is this?
Claim of value
Claim of fact
Claim of policy
Opinion
Post:
“Students should wear uniforms to avoid discrimination. Uniforms promote equality and discipline.”
What type of claim is made?
Claim of policy
Claim of fact
Claim of value
Claim of authority
"Uniforms promote equality" is best classified as-
Claim of fact
Claim of policy
Claim of value
Claim of authority
Post:
“Students should wear uniforms to avoid discrimination. Uniforms promote equality and discipline.”
Which evidence would strengthen this claim?
A student's Facebook post
A scientific study on school uniforms and behavior
A meme about uniforms
An emotional slogan
Excerpt:
“I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony. It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”
Mandela’s statement is—
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
Excerpt:
“I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony. It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”
Which evidence supports his conviction?
Statistics on South African economy
His personal willingness to sacrifice
Historical documents from colonizers
Self-evidence
Excerpt:
“I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony. It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”
The persuasive appeal is mostly—
Logos (logic)
Ethos (credibility)
Pathos (emotion)
Claim of authority
Text:
“Social media causes stress among teenagers. Schools should limit phone use. Spending time offline is healthier.”
“Social media causes stress” is a—
Claim of Fact
Claim of Policy
Claim of Value
Text:
“Social media causes stress among teenagers. Schools should limit phone use. Spending time offline is healthier.”
“Schools should limit phone use” is a—
Claim of Fact
Claim of Policy
Claim of Value
Text:
“Social media causes stress among teenagers. Schools should limit phone use. Spending time offline is healthier.”
“Spending time offline is healthier” is a—
Claim of Fact
Claim of Policy
Claim of Value
Situation:
A mayor says: “Flooding in our town increased by 30% in 2023, according to PAGASA. We must build better drainage. Our people deserve safety.”
“Flooding increased by 30% in 2023” is—
Claim of fact, empirical evidence
Claim of policy, anecdotal evidence
Claim of value, self-evidence
Claim of authority
"We must build better drainage" is-
Claim of value
Claim of policy
Claim of fact
Claim of authority
"Our people deserve safety" is-
Claim of policy
Claim of authority
Claim of value
Claim of fact
Which evidence is strongest to justify the mayor's proposal?
A viral Facebook post
Personal testimonies from residents
PAGASA data and scientific studies
Emotional speeches
