Reading and Writing POST QUIZ 2

Which of the following is a statement of fact?

• Chocolate cake is the most delicious dessert.

• The sun is the closest star to Earth.
  

• Basketball is the most exciting sport.

• I like studying at night.

A statement of convention is?

• A rule or norm agreed upon by people

• A personal belief or preference

• A scientific discovery

• A statement that can be proven objectively

Which of the following is an opinion?

• Christmas is celebrated on December 25 in many countries.

• A year has 12 months because of an agreed calendar system.

• I believe vanilla ice cream is the best flavor.

• The Earth orbits around the Sun.

What is an example of a statement of preference?

• "New Year's Day is on January 1st."

• "The Philippines has 7,641 islands."

• "Water boils at 100°C at sea level."

• "I would rather listen to rock music than pop."

Why is "I enjoy reading books more than watching movies" considered a statement of preference?

• Because it is based on a personal choice

• Because it is a scientific fact

• Because it is a rule that everyone follows

• Because it can be proven true or false

Write True or False.

A statement of convention is based on an individual’s personal feelings and cannot be verified

Write True or False.

A statement of fact can be proven objectively using evidence or research.

Write True or False.

"A year has 12 months" is a statement of opinion

Write True or False.

A statement of preference expresses what someone likes or chooses over other options

Write True or False.

"Basketball is the most exciting sport" is an example of a fact