MAKING A STAND/FACT AND OPINION

____ 1. The government was determined to make a stand against all forms of terrorism.
A. something you believe in
B. hold firm against something
C. to say something against it
D. to publicly assert one's opinion or defense of oneself

____ 2. All the other kids in the class were too afraid to speak out, argue, protest or fight but Georgina decided to make
a stand for what she knew was right.
A. to say something against it
B. hold firm against something
C. because of something you believe in
D. to publicly assert one's opinion or defense of oneself
Make a stand on the following statements. Write the letter of the correct letter of the correct answer on the blank provided.
___ 3. Birds and other animals maintain the health of an ecosystem.
A. I agree because killing of carnivores leads to an increase in the number of herbivores which in turn affect the forest vegetation.
B. I agree because it can help promote tourism in every country.
C. I disagree because it’s only for the benefit of illegal hunters.
D. I disagree because it’s not related to world’s recent condition.
___ 4. The government alone can protect endangered birds and other animals.
A. I agree because the government have enough funds and manpower to protect our nature.
B. I disagree because every citizen is responsible in protecting our ecosystem.
C. I disagree because it is only for selfish benefit.
D. No comment.

___ 5. As an individual, you can make an impact by learning about and raising awareness of endangered species in
your area and across the world.
A. I disagree because I’m not responsible for it.
B. I don’t agree because I’m not aware of this matter.
C. I agree because it can help me become social media famous.
D. I agree because as a student I can share my responsibility that I learned by being role model to other youth
in a simplest way like avoiding animal cruelty and choosing the appropriate animals as pets.

___ 6. Hunters must be penalized for killing endangered birds.

A. I agree because it is illegal.
B. I disagree because it is also beneficial for others.
C. I disagree because those birds can be a good pet.
D. I agree because endangered birds or any species are very rare and it’s not that easy to reproduce.

___ 7. prevented if only the Filipinos were a little friendly to the Chinese. What fact is noted in the paragraph?
A. Chinese began a rebellion in the Philippines but it was crushed by Spanish-Filipino troops.
B. Chinese kung fu can be dated back to primeval society.
C. Ping pong is the most popular sport in China.
D. Chinese people are the kindest.

____ 8. What was the writer’s opinion about the Chinese rebellion?
A. Rebellion could have been prevented if only the Filipinos were little friendly to the Chinese.
B. More than 20,000 Chinese died in this first of several massacres at the hands of Spanish soldiers
C. The Sangley Rebellion was a series of armed confrontations between Overseas Chinese, known as the Sangley
D. The Sangley Massacre occurred in June 1662 when the governor of the Captaincy General of the Philippines ordered the killing of
any Sangley (Chinese Filipinos) who had not submitted to the assembly area.

____ 9. Diseases can make anyone sick regardless of race and ethnicity. This is a ___________.
A. Fact C. Quotation
B. Opinion D. Verse
____ 10. To protect yourself from COVID-19, it is important to wash hands regularly, keep at least one-meter distance from others, and eat
nutritious food. This is an example of ___________.
A. Fact C. Opinion
B. Idea D. Request