FACT AND OPINION QUIZ G8.pptx FACT AND OPINION QUIZ G8.pptx

FACT AND OPINION QUIZ G8.pptx

1. FACT & OPINION QUIZ 2.5

2. Which of the following statements is a Fact ? Blue is the prettiest color for painting a bedroom. Science is the most useful subject taught in school. The sun is the center of the solar system, as established by astronomers. The government should implement a longer school break every year.

3. The primary characteristic of a statement of Opinion is that it is: A. Accepted without the need for any proof or evidence. B. Objective, consistent, and evidence-based. C. Subjective and influenced by personal beliefs or emotions. D. Verifiable by an independent source.

4. 3. Which statement best describes the nature of a Fact-Based Opinion? A. It is a claim supported only by statistical data from scientific research. B. It is a subjective belief with no factual information whatsoever. C. It is a universally accepted truth that requires no proof. D. It combines verifiable factual information with a personal interpretation or judgment.

5. 4. Read the statement: “The new city library is beautiful, and its roof is made of glass.” Which part of the statement is the Opinion? A. The entire statement is a fact because it describes the library. B. The entire statement is an opinion because a new library is unnecessary. C. “The new city library is beautiful.” D. “...and its roof is made of glass.”

6. 5. Which of the following phrases acts as a common signal word for an Opinion? A. According to the latest report... B. In my view, I think that... C. Scientists have proven that... D. The study recorded that...

7. 6. Which of these words is commonly associated with an Objective Fact ? A. Beautiful B. Measured C. Should D. Worst

8. 7. What is the most important reason for a Grade 8 student to learn how to distinguish a fact from an opinion? A. To ensure they win every debate in the classroom. B. To improve their grammar and spelling in writing. C. To memorize more information for a challenging test. D. To think critically and avoid believing misinformation or 'fake news.'

9. 8. Which of the following statements is a Pure Opinion? A. Studies show that 75% of students bought pizza on Friday. B. The school cafeteria is located next to the gymnasium. C. The school cafeteria served pizza for lunch on Friday. D. The school cafeteria should stop serving pizza for lunch.

10. 9. A statement that is objective, verifiable, and consistent is best defined as a: A. Belief B. Claim C. Fact D. Hypothesis

11. 10. Which of these statements is an example of a Fact-Based Opinion? A. The largest mammal in the world is the blue whale. B. The Philippines has the most beautiful beaches in the world. C. The Philippines is an archipelago made up of over 7,000 islands. D. The new smartphone model has 128GB of storage, which is completely unnecessary for a regular user.

12. 11. When presenting a claim in a persuasive text, which type of evidence is considered the strongest because it relies on systematic observation and verifiable data? A. Anecdotal evidence B. Argument from authority C. Empirical evidence D. Self-evidence

13. 12. What is the term for evidence that is a personal story or experience used to support a claim, often being relatable but having limited scope? A. Argument from authority B. Anecdotal evidence C. Empirical evidence D. Self-evidence

14. 13. A student arguing against banning cellphones in class states, “My grades actually went up after I started using my phone to look up quick facts during lectures.” This is an example of which type of evidence?

15. 14. A high school teacher is arguing that students should not use cellphones in class. She quotes the Department of Education's official policy on gadget use. This is an example of a(n):

16. 15. Which of the following is considered a Self-evident Truth? A. The fastest way to travel is by plane. B. The population of the country is increasing based on census data. C. Reading books is better than watching movies. D. All individuals have a right to basic safety and shelter.

17. 16. A politician claims, “The crime rate has dropped by 15% in the last year, proving that our new community programs are working effectively.” What is the Fact-Based Opinion in this statement?

18. 17. A news article cites a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) showing that vaccinated populations have a 90% lower incidence of infectious diseases. This is an example of:

19. 18. Why is it important to identify the subjective elements when evaluating a Fact-Based Opinion? A. To determine if the factual information is accurate. B. To prove that the entire statement is actually false. C. To strengthen the argument by only focusing on the opinion. D. To remove the personal interpretation and assess the claim's true objectivity.

20. 19. Read the paragraph: "The government invested heavily in public transportation (1). The number of private cars on the road has slightly decreased since then (2), proving this was the most brilliant idea of the century (3)." Which part of the text contains the clearest example of a Claim/Opinion? A. Part (1) B. Part (2) C. Part (3) D. Parts (1) and (2) are both opinions.

21. 20. Which type of evidence is described as being 'accepted without proof, common ground' and often serves as a universal starting point for an argument? A. Anecdotal evidence B. Argument from authority C. Empirical evidence D. Self-evidence