ACTIVITY

Place the statements under their respective

categories.
Although widely celebrated, some festivities are
quite impractical and expensive.

FACT OPINION
Although widely celebrated,
some festivities are quite
impractical and expensive.
 Place the statements under their respective
categories.

The planet closest to the Sun is Mercury.

FACT OPINION
The planet closest to the Sun is
Mercury.
 Place the statements under their respective
categories.
If you would ask me, the opening of the school
year should just be moved to next month.

FACT OPINION
If you would ask me, the
opening of the school year
should just be moved to next
month.
 Place the statements under their respective
categories.
Spending too much on birthdays and weddings
are indeed tacky and pompous.
FACT OPINION
Spending too much on
birthdays and weddings are
indeed tacky and pompous.
 Place the statements under their respective
categories.
When the subject is Singular, you should add “-
s” at the end of the verb.
FACT OPINION
When the subject is Singular,
you should add
“-s” at the end of the verb.
Why should we know the
difference between Facts and
Opinions?
• For us to become more
critical and analytical with
information
• To avoid being wrongfully
influenced and manipulated
OPINION-
MARKING
SIGNALS
 Opinion-Marking
Signals
- words or phrases that - helps improve the way
introduce an opinion you express your own
thoughts
- used to show feelings,
emotions and attitude - usually located at the
towards something beginning of the
sentence
Opinion-Marking Signals can be categorized
into 4 types:

Expressing Personal Opinions

Expressing General Opinions

Agreeing to an Opinion

Disagreeing to an Opinion
 Expressing Personal
Opinions

In my experience…
Personally, I think…
In my view…
In my opinion…
From my perspective…
I think…
From my point of view…
I believe…
My impression is that…
As far as I understand…
 Examples:
1. I believe that all students should be
granted access to the web portal.
2. As far as I understand, essential oils can
help relieve your migraines.
3. In my opinion, horror movies are more
entertaining compared to the romantic
ones.
 Expressing General
Opinions

Some people say that… Examples:

1. Generally, it is thought
It is generally accepted that the vaccine is not
that… really effective.
Many people say that… 2. Some people say that this
movie is not for the faint-
Generally, it is thought
hearted.
that…
 Agreeing to an Opinion
I completely/really/
totally/honestly agree with
you on that
I really think/believe so,
too.
I couldn’t agree more
I have come to the same
conclusion.
I have no objection.
I see it that way, too.
You have a point there.
You have made a
good point.
We are one mind on…
 Examples:
1. “This is definitely a good read!”
“I totally agree with you.”
2. “We all deserve to go on a vacation after
all of these.”
“I have no objection.”
3. “Walking for miles will be less boring
when you’re with your friends!”
“You have a point there.”
Disagreeing to an Opinion

I’m afraid…
I’m sorry… I don’t share your view.

You may be right, but… I think otherwise.

That might be true, but… I take a different view.

I beg to differ. I’m not sure I agree with you.
I don’t agree with you on
That’s not always the case.
that.
 Examples:
1. “They should not load us with these many
paperworks!”
“You may be right, but you would not be that
loaded if you just did them immediately.”
2. “Old literature pieces are so boring.”
“I think otherwise; they have this nostalgic
touch to them that just pulls you in.”
ASSESSMENT
 Write an opinion (sentence
form) about the given topics.
Use Opinion-Marking Signals
in your answers.

1. Superstitions (Pamahiin)
2. Face-to-face classes
3. People who smoke in
non-smoking areas
4. Hygiene practices
5. Spending too much time
on social media accounts