Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PANGASINAN II
SAN JACINTO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
GUIBEL/CAPAOAY, SAN JACINTO, PANGASINAN
SY 2022-2023
QUARTER 3- QUIZ 1 in ENGLISH 8

Name:___________________________________________________
SCORE: _______
Grade & Section: _____________________________________
HPS: 20
Date: __________________________________
I. Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter of the best answer.
1. Which of the following statements expresses bias?
A. The Earth rotates on its own axis. 
B. Jose Rizal is our country’s national hero.
C. Chocolate cake is better than Mocha cake.
D. COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus. 
2. What does it mean to show bias?
A. to be angry C. refuse to take a side
B. to show knowledge D. to favor one side over another
3. The following are tips to avoid bias writing EXCEPT:
A. Be mindful of sexist terminology C. Avoid bias terms in sexual preferences
B. Do not use gender-neutral pronouns D. Avoid bias terms in socioeconomic status
4. What opinion affects the author’s writing and prevents him/her from being completely
neutral about the topic or issue about which he/she is writing.
A. Bias C. Legality
B. Credibility D. Preference
5. Which of the following is an example of a biased statement?
A. Pink is a color for girls. C. Children deserve a bright future.
B. Everyone must enjoy the same rights. D. Family is the basic unit of the society
6. This means to avoid using gendered pronouns such as: he, she, her, him.
A. Avoid bias terms in socioeconomic status C. Be mindful of sexist terminology
B. Use gender-neutral pronouns D. Avoid bias terms in sexual preferences.
7. What do you call the words that are charged with emotions (whether positive or negative)?
A. Roaded Words C. Loaded Words
B. Void Words D. Coded Words
8. It is a bias that can be examined in people’s thought and actions.
A. Bias in Behavior C. Bias in Media
B. Bias in Words D. Bias in Politics
9. If the author isn’t using specific language, this could be an indicator of bias.
A. Be on look-out for one-sided argument C. Watch out for stereotypes
B. Does the author present facts or opinion? D. Notice vague language or generalizations
10. It is a form of bias wherein a media outlet chooses to report extraordinary events in favor
of everyday events.
A. Sensationalism C. Advertising Bias
B. Mainstream Bias D. K-Pop Bias

II. Identification: Read and analyze the following statements. In the space provided, write U if the statement is UNBIASED
and B if it BIASED. If the statement is biased, identify whether it is BIASED TOWARDS or BIASED AGAINST. (2
POINTS EACH)
___1. Filipinos are the best English speakers all throughout Asia.
___2. Basketball is a sport played in NBA.
___3. Men are superior.
___4. Old people are no longer productive at work.
___5. Love is painful.

GOD BLESS!!!!

Prepared by:
Alexia Nicole Biason