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Read the following statements carefully. Then answer the questions that follow.
1. My son's girlfriend is very rude. She calls so late at night--sometimes as late as
10:00 at night! Last week she called me Sara instead of Mrs. Reyes-I quickly
corrected her. So disrespectful. Today she came over for lunch and brought cookies--
without even asking if it was okay. What if I had already made cookies? The author is
biased against...
A. rude children B. her son C. her son's girlfriend D. dating

2. Which of the underlined words help show the author's bias? My son's girlfriend is
very rude. She calls so late at night-sometimes as late as 9:00 at night! Last week she
called me Sara instead of Mrs. Olson-I quickly corrected her.
A. girlfriend B. rude C. week D. called

3. An author writing about Mustang Convertibles uses words such as: performance,

speed, fuel-efficiency, wind, luxury? What can you infer about the author's bias?
A. Dislikes sports cars
B. Likes Mustang Convertibles
C. Thinks Mustangs are for old people
D. Thinks Mustangs are dangerous

4. What does it mean to show bias?

A. to be angry
B. to favor one side over another
C. to refuse to take a side
D. to show knowledge

5. When is an author credible and not bias?

A. when he shows favoritism
B. when he alters information
C. when he gives false impression
D. when he can prove using valid facts and materials

6. Which statement is NOT an example of author bias?

A. The #1 COVID-19 vaccine is Moderna’s vaccine.
  B. Astra Zeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is the best of all.
C. Chinese COVID-19 vaccine Sinovac is 50.38% effective.
D. The most effective COVID-19 vaccine is the one manufactured by Pfizer, Inc.
and BioNTech.

7. Which refers to the preference or opinion that prevents one from approaching a
topic with a neutral point of view?
A. Loaded Language B. Credibility C. Preference D. Bias
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8. Which refers to the degree to which a source is trustworthy and believable?

A. Loaded Language
B. Credibility
C. Preference
D. Bias
 
9. Which of the following statements is bias?
A. God is all-knowing and powerful.
B. COVID-19 has claimed millions of lives.
C. Filipinos are known for their hospitality.
D. People who are good in math are brainy

10. Which is NOT a source of bias?

A. when the writer presents facts for support
B. when the writer is trying to persuade the reader.
C. when the writer relies on incomplete information.
D. when the writer wants to believe on what he or she is saying

Choose the biases that match the subject. Write your answer in your answer sheet.1.
1. Kapampangans are known to be the most religious people in the country.
A. most religious  C. people
B. Kapampangans  D. country

2. A Prepaid card is definitely better than a postpaid SIM card.

A. Prepaid  C. than
B. better  D. sim
 
3. Modular learning is the most appropriate learning modality in the new normal
education.
A. delivery  C. most appropriate
B. modular learning  D. new normal
 
4. Eating fruits is the only way to live healthy.
A. only way  C. healthy
B. fruits  D. eating
 
5. Online teaching proves to be more effective than face-to-face teaching.
A. face to face  C. online teaching
B. proves  D. more effective6.
  6. Exercising is proven to be the most effective way to lose weight.
A. Exercising  C. lose weight
B. most effective  D. proven
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Read the following paragraph and answer the following questions:

Residents of the Central Park area look with alarm at the diabolical plot to change a
beautiful spot into a baseball park. If this malicious plan is carried out, the lovely trees in the
park will be chopped down. Values of the property within the area will drop sharply as the
park fills with the filth and debris of the bulldozers and other equipment. Later the shrieks of
the young ruffians who take over the park will destroy the peace and quiet of the
neighborhood. Obviously, no one cares about the poor resident who has slaved to pay for
his home and to keep up with his taxes.

1. In this passage, the author shows bias against

A. homeowners and taxpayers
B. residents of the Central Park area
C. a baseball field in the park
D. more trees in the park

New cars are not built as well as they used to be. Owners of new cars in 2002 have m
orecomplaints about their automobiles than in past years. In fact, the recalling of new cars
by their makers is becoming a routine practice in America. Instead of insisting upon safe,
welldesigned products, carmakers seem more concerned with throwing together shoddy aut
omobiles andmaking a profit. Invariably, new cars need parts replaced almost as soon as the
warranty expires. Unfortunately, people need transportation, so they continue to buy new
automobiles.

2. The author shows bias against

A. new car owners
B. foreign car manufacturers
C. car repair shops
D. automobile manufacturers
Everyone who cooks should own a food processor. This marvelous invention is now
being used by over 12 million vegetarians, compared with only half that number a couple
of years ago. Vegetarians rarely have a weight problem since most vegetables are low in
calories and contain little or no fat. They do not suffer a build-up of cholesterol in the
bloodstream as they grow older. Some doctors have suggested a link between vegetarianism
and longevity. As Americans become more health-conscious, vegetarianism will certainly
become more popular.

3. The author show bias for

A. eating more vegetables
B. avoiding cholesterol
C. eating “health foods”
D. becoming a vegetarian
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America is certainly a strong military power; it now has the nuclear power to destroy the
entire world. We are not the only country that has this capacity. The threat of nuclear war
affects all of us.
4. The author seems biased against
A. American military power
B. other countries
C. nuclear arms
D. the world

An independent insurance agent works directly for you, not for a large, anonymous
organization. The agent must provide you with the best policy at the lowest price if he is to
remain in business. The agent’s job is to help you find a policy that suits your needs. This
may cover your life, health, home, or automobile. Independent insurance agents are free to
recommend the best policy, regardless of which insurance company provides it.

5. The author show bias in favor of

A. using an independent insurance agent
B. selecting an insurance policy on your own
C. avoiding low-cost insurance policies
D. buying insurance from a well-known company