Expressing Beliefs

and Convictions
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Things you’ll learn:
 Difference between a belief and a
conviction.
 Signal phrases used in expressing beliefs
and convictions.
 Formulating sentences that express beliefs
and convictions.
Choose the letter of the correct answer for each
questions.

1. An acceptance that the statement is true or

that something exists is called?
a. Belief
b. Conviction
c. Knowledge
d. Opinion
2. Its is a view or judgment formed about something, not
necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
a. Belief
b. Conviction
c. Decision
d. Opinion
3. I think it will rain today. This is an example
of__________.
a.Belief
b.Conviction
c. Fact
d.Opinion
4. Which one below is a statement of conviction?
a. Dogs are the best pets among all animals.
b. God has created everything that is present in this
entire world.
c. I believe that Jesus Christ is our Savior.
d. The cell phones being manufactured by IOS are
way better than those produces by Androids.
5. Which is not factual statement?
a. Boracay , Albay, and Siargao are some of
the beautiful places in the Philippines.
b. Spiritually is the most important thing in
the world.
c. the eyes, ears, and nose are parts of the
human body.
d. The planet in the solar system that is
closest to the sun is Mercury.
Beliefs
it is something that is considered correct and
true. It expresses viewpoints, but it is not
based on facts or other evidences.

Beliefs are very personal ideas and cannot

be rejected because they express an opinion.
Conviction
it is something that an individual is
convinced of.

Conviction is more complex than belief as it

becomes a point of view of the world.
Basic Signal Phases
 I believe…
 I feel…
 In my opinion…
 In my personal view…
 I think…
 From my point of view…
 Let us have some example of
sentences that express beliefs
and convictions. Look closely at
the image about Filipino Dining
Etiquette.
Sample interpretations:
1. I believe that we can be early when
invited to eat.
2. In my own opinion, Filipinos have the
fork and spoon as typical utensils.
3. I think the gender of the guest will be
revealed by the dropping of the
utensils.
4. In my personal view, burping is
acceptable.
Sentence based on Sentence based on
personal belief specific belief
Sentence based on Sentence based on
personal belief specific belief

I believe that we can be In my opinion Filipinos

early when invited to have the fork and spoon
eat. as a typical utensils.
I think the gender of the In my personal view,
guest will be revealed by burping is acceptable.
dropping a utensils.