This document contains a series of statements that the student must identify as being a fact, opinion, convention, or preference. It also contains statements that must be identified as informing, persuading, or entertaining. Finally, there are claims that must be identified as a fact, value, or policy. The document tests the student's ability to discern the nature and type of different assertions.
This document contains a series of statements that the student must identify as being a fact, opinion, convention, or preference. It also contains statements that must be identified as informing, persuading, or entertaining. Finally, there are claims that must be identified as a fact, value, or policy. The document tests the student's ability to discern the nature and type of different assertions.
This document contains a series of statements that the student must identify as being a fact, opinion, convention, or preference. It also contains statements that must be identified as informing, persuading, or entertaining. Finally, there are claims that must be identified as a fact, value, or policy. The document tests the student's ability to discern the nature and type of different assertions.
This document contains a series of statements that the student must identify as being a fact, opinion, convention, or preference. It also contains statements that must be identified as informing, persuading, or entertaining. Finally, there are claims that must be identified as a fact, value, or policy. The document tests the student's ability to discern the nature and type of different assertions.
Identify the given assertions: FACT, OPINION, CONVENTION or PREFERENCE .
___________1. Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter. ___________2. There were 1.4 billion users of social media in the whole world in the year 2012. ___________3. Most of my friends like Instagram than Facebook. __________4. I would rather enjoy staying home than spending my time outside and do nothing. __________5. Roses belong to the genus Rosa of the family Rosaceae.
Write P if the statement persuades, I if it informs, and E if it entertains.
___1. Dogs are wonderful pets. Unlike cats, dogs can play fetch and learn commands, like sit and lay down. Walking your dog outside will give you exercise. If you want a pet, a dog is the best! ___2. There are eight phases of the moon. They are; new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. ___3. George Washington was the first President of the United States. ___4. Her mom bought her a shimmering ball gown for her debut. Everyone is talking about the extravagant gown. ___5. Eating vegetables is better than taking vitamins.
Identify the type of claim: FACT, VALUE, POLICY
_____1. Blue light from screens has great effects on brain and it makes it more difficult to sleep. _____2. Other countries should share the COVID-19 vaccine given that the technology from which it was based “has been proven safe.” ____3. The face to face class is more fun than the online distance learning. ____4. It is unethical to butt in when someone is talking. ____5. Staying at home is beneficial to prevent the spread of the deadly corona virus disease. _____6. Capital punishment is unjust. _____7. Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to may illness _____8. People should incorporate more religious values into their lives. ____9. Vanilla flavored ice cream tastes better than chocolate. ____10. Vaping can lead to increased blood pressure, lung disease, and insulin resistance. Name:________________________________________ Score:______________________ Identify the given assertions: FACT, OPINION, CONVENTION or PREFERENCE . ___________1. Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter. ___________2. There were 1.4 billion users of social media in the whole world in the year 2012. ___________3. Most of my friends like Instagram than Facebook. __________4. I would rather enjoy staying home than spending my time outside and do nothing. __________5. Roses belong to the genus Rosa of the family Rosaceae.
Write P if the statement persuades, I if it informs, and E if it entertains.
___1. Dogs are wonderful pets. Unlike cats, dogs can play fetch and learn commands, like sit and lay down. Walking your dog outside will give you exercise. If you want a pet, a dog is the best! ___2. There are eight phases of the moon. They are; new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. ___3. George Washington was the first President of the United States. ___4. Her mom bought her a shimmering ball gown for her debut. Everyone is talking about the extravagant gown. ___5. Eating vegetables is better than taking vitamins.
Identify the type of claim: FACT, VALUE, POLICY
_____1. Blue light from screens has great effects on brain and it makes it more difficult to sleep. _____2. Other countries should share the COVID-19 vaccine given that the technology from which it was based “has been proven safe.” ____3. The face to face class is more fun than the online distance learning. ____4. It is unethical to butt in when someone is talking. ____5. Staying at home is beneficial to prevent the spread of the deadly corona virus disease. _____6. Capital punishment is unjust. _____7. Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to may illness _____8. People should incorporate more religious values into their lives. ____9. Vanilla flavored ice cream tastes better than chocolate. ____10. Vaping can lead to increased blood pressure, lung disease, and insulin resistance.