Task 1: Multiple Choice 4.

What is the similarity between an opinion and a

commonplace assertion?
Directions: Choose the correct answer for each question.
Write only the letter of your answers. A. They can be opposed.
1. What is a statement that is commonly believed to be true B. They are subjective and personal.
even without proof or evidence?
C. They are based on evidence or proof.
A. Bias or Prejudice
D. They are generally accepted to be true.
B. Commonplace Assertion
5. It is a statement used to make a declaration or to express
C. Opinion strong belief on a particular topic, often without evidence.
D. Facts A. Fact
2. Which of the following best defines an opinion? B. Opinion
A. It is a declarative statement that is generally accepted as C. Assertion
true.
D. Bias or Prejudice
B. It is a personal view, judgment, or appraisal of a particular
matter. Task 2: Modified True or False

C. It can be proven true or false based on whatever evidence Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct. Write
is available. FALSE if otherwise. Then, change the identified word/s to
make the statement true. Write the answers only.
D. It is a statement that is true not only to the speaker but to
everyone. 1. An opinion can be proved or disproved and can be backed
up by evidence.
3. It is a verifiable statement based on objective proof.
2. Commonplace Assertion is a judgment, viewpoint, or
A. Fact belief that can change often. It usually reflects one person.
B. Opinion 3. Commonplace Assertion is a statement that many people
claim and make sound true and probable, but it may not
C. Commonplace Assertion always apply to each person and individual.
D. Bias or Prejudice 4. Assertions are drawn from verifiable experience and
observation.
5. A fact is a verifiable statement.
Task 3: Fact, Opinion, or Assertion Task 4: Share your Thoughts
Directions: Identify whether the statement is a fact, Directions: Read the text carefully. Formulate opinion
opinion, or assertion. Write the answers only. three opinions (3) and two (2) assertions based on the
given text. Use words or phrases of opinion.
1. Scientists believe that shark populations have dropped by
80 percent.
2. All men are created equal.
3. President Jefferson was the third president of the United
States of America.
4. Milk is good for your body.
5. Caffeine stunts your growth.
6. A can of coke contains 140 calories.
7. My mother makes the best lasagnas in the world.
8. What comes around goes around.
9. Personally, I think he is a very promising boxer.
10. iPhone is better than Android phones.

Opinions:
Assertions:
 6. Fact
7. Opinion
8. Assertion
Answer key: 9. Opinion
Task 1 10. Opinion
1. B
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. C
Task 2
1. False- Fact
2. False- Opinion
3. True
4. False- Fact
5. True
Task 3
1. Fact
2. Assertion
3. Fact
4. Assertion
5. Assertion