I. Topic: Using Opinion Marking Signals. A. Answer The Following Questions

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION-MAKATI CITY
City of Makati, Metropolitan Manila
Second Quarter
2nd Summative Test
English 8
School Year 2020-2021
Complete Name: ___________________________________ LRN: _______________________________

Section: __________________________________________ Score: ______________________________
Teacher: __________________________________________ Date: ______________________________
I. Topic: Using Opinion Marking Signals.

A. Answer the following questions.
1. Which of the following sentences is an example of fact?

A. Philippines is in the South East part of Asia.
B. I might be wrong but Filipinos are said to be one of the happiest people in the world.
C. My personal view is that, Filipinos are hospitable.
D. I am not convinced that most Filipinos are indolent.
2. Which of the following statements is not true about opinion?

A. An opinion is a statement that tells how someone feels and believes.
B. It is a person’s judgement about something.
C. It is a statement that is true and can be proven.
D. It is not always true and cannot be proven.
3. Which of the following sentences is an example of opinion?

A. Some people keep dogs as pet.
B. Diosdado Macapagal was a president of the Philippines.
C. The supporters believe that Nora Aunor should win as the best actress this year.
D. People use their mouths to eat.
4. Which of the following signals a fact?

A. The truth is… B. I believe C. In my opinion D. as far as I know
5. The following are examples of opinion-marking signals, except:

A. I think… B. I believe… C. I feel… D. evidently…
6. Which of the following phrases signals opinion?

A. truly… B. evidently C. in fact D. perhaps
7. In the sentence “From my point of view, parents should be the role models for their children.” What is the
opinion-marking signal used?
A. should be B. from my point of view C. role models D. for their children
8. Many Filipinos lost their jobs when the pandemic hit the country. Is the statement a fact or opinion?
A. fact B. opinion C. neither of the two D. A and B
9. This book is an enjoyable story of life in a small village, that’s why I think barangay officials should read it. Is
that statement a fact or opinion?
A. fact B. opinion C. neither of them D. A and B
10. What is the opinion-marking signals used in the statement number 9?

A. that’s why B. enjoyable story C. that’s why I think D. should read it
B. Read and comprehend the article about butterflies and moth. Answer the questions that follow
(1) Butterflies and moths are both insects that look similar. (2) There are several ways to tell them apart. (3)
Butterflies are beautiful creatures. (4) They usually fly during the day. (5) At rest, their wings point upward. (6) For
me, moths are annoying pests. (7) They are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night. (8) The wings of a moth lay
flat when it is at rest. (9) The large, colorful moths are prettier than the small, tan colored moths. (10) Both
butterflies and moths have antennae. (11) The butterfly antennae is skinny with a club-shaped end, but the moth's
antennae does not have a club end and is sometimes feathery. (12) It is more fun to observe a butterfly than a moth.
(13) Butterflies taste with their feet and are attracted to gardens with fruit and fruit juices available. (14) Another
difference is seen in the pupa stage. (15) Butterfly caterpillars look more interesting than moth caterpillars. (16)
Butterfly caterpillars make a hard chrysalis, but moths make silk cocoons to encase them as they transform from
caterpillar to a fascinating winged insect.
11. Which of the following statements is a fact based on the article?

A. Butterflies are beautiful creatures.
B. Butterflies taste with their feet.
C. Moths are annoying pets.
D. It is more fun to observe a butterfly than a moth.
12. Where can you find the statement with an opinion-marking signal?
A. Sentence 2
B. Sentence 4
C. Sentence 6
D. Sentence 8
13. Which of the following are facts?

A. Sentences 1,2,3
B. Sentences 4,5,6
C. Sentences 7,8,10
D. Sentences 12, 15, 16
14. ______ butterfly caterpillars look more interesting than moth caterpillars. Which of the following is the best
opinion-marking signal to use?
A. Personally, I think
B. If I’m not mistaken
C. That’s why I think
D. Explicitly
15. _______ it is more fun to observe a butterfly than a moth. Which of the following is the best opinion-
marking signal to use?
A. Personally, I think
B. If I’m not mistaken
C. That’s why I think
D. Explicitly
(1) Our town should consider building a skateboard park. (2) According to a recent community survey, there
are more kids skateboarding than ever before fewer places to skateboard. (3) Certain townspeople and
merchants have complained to authorities that skateboarders make too much noise, create a nuisance for
pedestrians and drivers, and are causing property damage. (4) As a result, we skateboarders are continually
asked to move on. (5) We are always looking for new places to practice. (6) From what I know, specially
designated areas and parks for skateboarders have worked in other communities with similar problems. (7)
If everyone would work together, it could work here.
List the facts that can be read from the paragraph.

16.
17.
18.
List the opinions that can be read from the paragraph

19.
20.
C. Share your opinion (1 sentence each) about the following statement. Use proper opinion-marking signals.
21. Taylor Swift is the artist of the decade.

22. Skusta Clee is the Chris Brown of the Philippines.
23. Covid-19 brings a lot of sufferings to the world.
24. Love is blind.
25. Playing Mobile Legends is a stress-reliever.
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION-MAKATI CITY
City of Makati, Metropolitan Manila
FORT BONIFACIO HIGH SCHOOL

Second Quarter
st
1 Summative Test – Answer Key
English 8
School Year 2019-2020
1. A 11. B
2. C 12. C
3. C 13. C
4. A 14. A
5. D 15. A
6. D 16-18 These are the possible answers:
7. B 2,3,4,
8. A 19-20 These are the possible answers:
9. B 1,5,6,7
10. C 21-25 Teacher's judgement
Prepared by: Noted by:
Mary Magdalene B. Bautista Cherry Rose P. Creencia

Teacher I Coordinator/Master Teacher I
English Department

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Republic of the Philippines

Complete Name: _____ LRN: _

I. Topic: Using Opinion Marking Signals.

1. Which of the following sentences is an example of fact?

2. Which of the following statements is not true about opinion?

3. Which of the following sentences is an example of opinion?

4. Which of the following signals a fact?

5. The following are examples of opinion-marking signals, except:

6. Which of the following phrases signals opinion?

10. What is the opinion-marking signals used in the statement number 9?

11. Which of the following statements is a fact based on the article?

13. Which of the following are facts?

List the facts that can be read from the paragraph.

List the opinions that can be read from the paragraph

21. Taylor Swift is the artist of the decade.

FORT BONIFACIO HIGH SCHOOL

Prepared by: Noted by:

Mary Magdalene B. Bautista Cherry Rose P. Creencia

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