Quiz no.

1 in English 8

Look at the pool of words below. From these words, identify which can be associated to bias.
Place the words on the surrounding circles.

Bias

unfair favoritism preconception one-sided first impression

assumption partiality preference stereotyping over-generalization

What is Bias for/toward?

a. In favor of
b. Not in favor of
c. Both A and B

What is Bias against?

a. Lean positively
b. Lean negatively
c. Both a and b

Identification: Identify what is being defined in the following phrases.

________Words that make you emotional either good or bad way.

________Not necessarily based on facts.
________Overstating something
________Making broad statements

Underline the writer`s bias in the given statements. Explain in one sentence.
We are in a democratic country where everyone has a freedom to talk and express their
opinions. Every issue can also be handled in a more systematic way without having martial law.

Explanation:

The enforcement of shifting scheme in classes in Luis Palad Integrated High School is
aggravating as it hampers the progress of the class.

Explanation:

Write B if the statement is a Biased Statement and U if unbiased.

17. Some think that those who are physically disabled are also mentally disabled.
18. Female teachers give more attention to girls than boys.
19. Parents tell their children to stay away from dogs because they are mean and can bite them.
20. Mrs. Malisto is the best teacher in the entire school.
21. The price of onions in the Philippines is increasing.
What is the illustration depicts about?
Are you Bias toward or Bias against? Why? Explain your answer in three sentences.

Construct a sentence that shows Bias for/toward:

Construct a sentence that shows Bias against:
Why do you think it is important to identify whether a statements suggest bias?