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I. Topic: Using Opinion Marking Signals. A. Answer The Following Questions
I. Topic: Using Opinion Marking Signals. A. Answer The Following Questions
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
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
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.
12. Where can you find the statement with an opinion-marking signal?
A. Sentence 2
B. Sentence 4
C. Sentence 6
D. Sentence 8
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.
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