Reading and writing

1. Which of the following gives a better explanation to show the strength and weaknesses of something through writing?

• A. Assertion

• B. Counterclaim

• C. Evaluative Statement

• D. Critical Reading

2. The statement, “Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter” is what type of assertion?

• A. Fact

• B. Opinion

• C. Preference

• D. Convention

3. The statement, “Earth is the third planet from the sun and is the largest of the terrestrial planets” is an example of a:

• A. Fact

• B. Opinion

• C. Convention

• D. Preference

4. Identify the statement whether it is true or false. “Becoming a good critical reader means that you are able to logically evaluate the claims of the writer.”

• A. True

• B. False

5. “If you were born poor and remain the same after thirty years, you should think of new ways to change your economic status for the better.”

Which of the following evaluative statements can be formulated based on the text above?

• A. The text is insignificant since all Filipinos are rich.

• B. The text is unmotivating because people nowadays don’t take advice from others.

• C. The text is useful because it gives a positive advice to readers especially those who are suffering from poverty.

• D. The text is not interesting because it sounds demanding.

6. An evaluation should have an evaluative statement that uses evaluative language

• a. True

• b. False

7. What should an evaluation have?

1. Positive feedback

2. Negative feedback

3. Suggestion/s for improvement

4. Evaluative statement

• A. 1 and 2

• B. 1, 3, and 4

• C. 3 and 4

• D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

8. “People should not commit adultery” is an example of which type of assertion?

• A. Fact

• B. Preference

• C. Opinion

• D. Convention

9. Which of the followings type of statements claims that something is true about something else?

• A. Assertion

• B. Counterclaim

• C. Evaluative Statement

• D. Critical Reading

10. Which of the following does not describe an evaluative statement?

• A. Substantial

• B. Factual

• C. Obscure

• D. Fair