10 questions
Which of the following sentences best defines statements of opinion?
Opinion statements are unbiased.
Opinion statements are something to be true 100%.
Opinion statements are based on beliefs, feelings or judgment.
Opinion statements do not change from person to person.
Which of the following words and phrases signal OPINION?
numbers
truth
statistics
point of view
What happens when you compare own opinions with those presented
in a text?
point out the similarities
emphasize the differences
stress on the importance
highlight one side of the argument
What happens when you contrast own opinions with those presented
in a text?
point out the similarities
emphasize their differences
stress their importance
highlight one side of the argument
Which statement supports the characteristic of a well-balanced
opinion?
It highlights one side of the argument.
It presents both sides of the argument.
It explains the most important part of the argument.
It expresses the less important part of the argument.
What does the italicized word show?
“However, many people depend their happiness solely on money,
possessions, achievements, fame, and power.”
Comparison
Contrast
Addition
Cause and Effect
What does the italicized word show?
“It is true that when you are contented of what you have, you accept the realities and whatever circumstances in life.”
Comparison
Contrast
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
What word in the following statement signals OPINION?
“They should still be prohibited from use of school.”
be
use
still
should
How do you show agreement with the idea presented?
I like it but...
I completely agree...
I completely disagree...
I strongly agree however...
What do comparison words signal?
The author is pointing out a similarity between two ideas.
The author is pointing out a difference between two ideas.
The author is explaining one side of the argument.
The author is explaining both sides of the argument.