Name:________________________________________ Score:______________________

Identify the given assertions: FACT, OPINION, CONVENTION or PREFERENCE .

___________1. Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter.
___________2. There were 1.4 billion users of social media in the whole world in the year 2012.
___________3. Most of my friends like Instagram than Facebook.
__________4. I would rather enjoy staying home than spending my time outside and do nothing.
__________5. Roses belong to the genus Rosa of the family Rosaceae.

Write P if the statement persuades, I if it informs, and E if it entertains.

___1. Dogs are wonderful pets. Unlike cats, dogs can play fetch and learn commands, like sit and
lay down. Walking your dog outside will give you exercise. If you want a pet, a dog is the best!
___2. There are eight phases of the moon. They are; new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter,
waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.
___3. George Washington was the first President of the United States.
___4. Her mom bought her a shimmering ball gown for her debut. Everyone is talking about the
extravagant gown.
___5. Eating vegetables is better than taking vitamins.

Identify the type of claim: FACT, VALUE, POLICY

_____1. Blue light from screens has great effects on brain and it makes it more difficult to sleep.
_____2. Other countries should share the COVID-19 vaccine given that the technology from
which it was based “has been proven safe.”
____3. The face to face class is more fun than the online distance learning.
____4. It is unethical to butt in when someone is talking.
____5. Staying at home is beneficial to prevent the spread of the deadly corona virus disease.
_____6. Capital punishment is unjust.
_____7. Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to may illness
_____8. People should incorporate more religious values into their lives.
____9. Vanilla flavored ice cream tastes better than chocolate.
____10. Vaping can lead to increased blood pressure, lung disease, and insulin resistance.
Name:________________________________________ Score:______________________
Identify the given assertions: FACT, OPINION, CONVENTION or PREFERENCE .
___________1. Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter.
___________2. There were 1.4 billion users of social media in the whole world in the year 2012.
___________3. Most of my friends like Instagram than Facebook.
__________4. I would rather enjoy staying home than spending my time outside and do nothing.
__________5. Roses belong to the genus Rosa of the family Rosaceae.

Write P if the statement persuades, I if it informs, and E if it entertains.

___1. Dogs are wonderful pets. Unlike cats, dogs can play fetch and learn commands, like sit and
lay down. Walking your dog outside will give you exercise. If you want a pet, a dog is the best!
___2. There are eight phases of the moon. They are; new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter,
waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.
___3. George Washington was the first President of the United States.
___4. Her mom bought her a shimmering ball gown for her debut. Everyone is talking about the
extravagant gown.
___5. Eating vegetables is better than taking vitamins.

Identify the type of claim: FACT, VALUE, POLICY

_____1. Blue light from screens has great effects on brain and it makes it more difficult to sleep.
_____2. Other countries should share the COVID-19 vaccine given that the technology from
which it was based “has been proven safe.”
____3. The face to face class is more fun than the online distance learning.
____4. It is unethical to butt in when someone is talking.
____5. Staying at home is beneficial to prevent the spread of the deadly corona virus disease.
_____6. Capital punishment is unjust.
_____7. Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to may illness
_____8. People should incorporate more religious values into their lives.
____9. Vanilla flavored ice cream tastes better than chocolate.
____10. Vaping can lead to increased blood pressure, lung disease, and insulin resistance.