READING AND WRITING

Activity Sheet

Name: ____________________________________ Yr. & Sec.: _____________________ Score:

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I: Read each sentence carefully. Then write T if the statement is true and F if false.

__________ 1. Being able to make an assertion is enough to formulate counterclaims.

__________ 2. Analyzing an argument is important in formulating counterclaims.
__________ 3. Claim is a statement that addresses opposing viewpoints.
__________ 4. Critical thinking concerns in determining the quality of our beliefs.
__________ 5. Counterclaim is a contrasting perspective to the argument.

II: Identify the following assertions as statements of convention, fact, opinion, or preference.

_______1. Social media is defined as the Internet and mobile-based tools and devices that facilitate the
…………..integration.of technology, telecommunications, and social interaction.
_______2. Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter.
_______3. In 2012, there were 1.4 billion users of social media worldwide.
_______4. Teachers should use social media in their lessons to get more students interested.
_______5. Another name for social media is ―Web 2.0‖ because both terms emphasize the social aspects
………….of the nternet as avenues for communication, collaboration, and creative expression.
_______6. Many teenagers’ present obsession with taking selfies shows they are the most narcissistic
……………generation.
_______7. Social networks are the most distracting websites on the internet.
_______8. In the first quarter of 2014, nearly 300 million smartphone units were sold all over the world.
_______9. Parents ought to enforce stricter guidelines in social media to safeguard their children’s
……………privacy.
_______10. Children are learning how to operate mobile devices at increasingly younger ages; many of
……………them have an idea of how to use a touchscreen tablet before they are two.
_______11. The export of cut rose can easily become one of the most lucrative businesses in the
……………..Philippines.
_______12. Many more will die because of political considerations and unwise aid-spending.
_______13. Roses are more beautiful, smell sweeter and are easier to grow than any other flower.
_______14. The previous government should have toughened its stand against the burgeoning
……………..insurgency.
_______15. Eyewitness testimony is generally unreliable.
 Answer Key

I: Read each sentence carefully. Then write T if the statement is true and F if false.
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. T

II: Identify the following assertions as statements of convention, fact, opinion, or preference.

1. COV

2. COF

3. COF

4. COV

5. COF

6. COF

7. COP

8. COF

9. COP

10. COF

11. COV

12. COP

13. COF

14. COF

15. COP