R&W Assertions & Counterclaims

When someone makes an opposing statement or argument to a claim, what is he trying to do?

• Making an assertion

• Making an argument

• Making a counterclaim

• Making an evaluative statement

A statement used to make a declaration or express a strong belief on a certain topic is called.

• assertion

• fact

• opinion

• affirmation

Which statement does BEST express an opinion?

• The elderly believe that their grandchildren can become responsible even if not told to do so.

• In the first quarter of 2014, nearly 300 million smartphone units were sold all over the world.

• Parents ought to enforce stricter guidelines in social media to safeguard their children’s privacy.

• Bluetooth is a brand name for a wireless networking technology that used shortwave radio frequency.

Why is it important for an author to include a counterclaim?

• They don’t need to include one because then someone might agree more

  with the other side.

• It makes the writing more interesting.

• So, they can disprove it and say theirs is the only right answer.

• So, they can briefly preview the other side, and disprove it.

Which of the following shows a statement of fact?

• Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter.

• In the first quarter of 2014, nearly 200 million smartphone units were sold all over the world.

• Social networks are the most distracting website on the internet.

• Teachers should use social media in their lessons or in the classrooms to get more students interested.

Choose the most reasonable and logical evaluation for the following statement.

Senior High School students should apply cosmetics in going to school.

• I agree if it would be appropriate and in moderation.

• Yes, of course.

• I disagree because students do not need that to achieve better grades.

• All of the above

Choose the most reasonable and logical evaluation for the following statement.

"New Normal" is a good practice to prevent the increase of COVID-19 cases.

• Yes, it is better to stay home

• "New Normal" is a health protocol that needs to be followed.

• I disagree because the more we follow the "new normal," the more cases of COVID-19.

• None of the above

Choose the most reasonable and logical evaluation for the following statement.

Online classes are accessible to all public schools.

• Yes, I agree based on the Wi-Fi-for-all program.

• No, I disagree.

• Not all public schools have stable internet connectivity.

• Not all households can afford to pay for connectivity.

Choose the most reasonable and logical evaluation for the following statement.

All students must have new smart cell phones for the online classes.

• Yes, I agree because it will be helpf

• I disagree because practically, students can make use of what they already have.

• I disagree, a new laptop would be better for online classes.

• I agree because I also want to have one.

Choose the most reasonable and logical evaluation for the following statement.

Students will not learn from modular classes compared to face-to-face classes.

• Students can still learn when consistently done and with the help of household partners.

• I agree face-to-face classes are better.

• Students will not learn that much.

• I disagree; modular classes include everything that needed to be answered.