Opinion-Marking

Signals
Essential Learning Competency:
Use opinion marking signals to share ideas.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this module, you

should be able to:
a. distinguish facts from opinions;
b. identify opinion-marking signals used in sentences;
and
c. use opinion- marking signals to express or share
ideas.
Direction: Choose the best answer and write it on a separate sheet.
A. Identify the expressions or word signals that express opinion.
1.
A. I feel like…
B. They confirmed…
C. Based on research…
D. According to study…
2.
A. He discovered…
B. Based on history…
C. The people think…
D. Based on investigation…
3.
B. I confirmed…
C. B. John believes…
D. C. The study shows…
E. D. Authority confirmed…
Direction: Choose the best answer and write it on a separate sheet.
A. Identify the expressions or word signals that express opinion.
4.
B. For me…
C. B. We testified
D. C. They verified…
E. D. They validated…
5.
F. The result shows…
G. B. The teachers verify…
H. C. The police validates…
I. D. The committee suggests…
6.
J. My mom loves…
K. B. The experts certify…
L. C. The law authenticates…
M. D. The company demonstrated…
Direction: Choose the best answer and write it on a separate sheet.
A. Identify the expressions or word signals that express opinion.
7.
B. In my view…
C. B. The President confirms…
D. C. The United Nations attests…
E. D. The Department Secretary proves…
8.
F. Research shows…
G. B. The doctors claim…
H. C. The diagnosis supports…
I. D. Anna and Peter suspect…
9.
J. I totally hate…
K. B. They authorize…
L. C. The group certifies…
M. D. The chairman clarifies…
B. Choose the statement that does not express an opinion.
10.
A. My mom likes to bake banana cake.
B. According to WHO, COVID-19 is a pandemic.
C. I do not like carbonated drinks. I would rather have fruits.
D. My father and I consider that my mom’s dish is the best.
11.
A.Many people believe that COVID-19 originated from bats.
B. I believe that our Frontliners are doing their best to keep us safe.
C. Based on studies, social or physical distancing could keep you
away from any virus.
D. For me, studying at home would be the best way to keep away
from the virus.
B. Choose the statement that does not express an opinion.
12.
A. I feel like I am in cage now.
B. For them, sanitation could help us kill the virus.
C. It is Pres. Duterte’s view that our safety should always be prioritized.
D. Doctors claimed that sanitizing your hands and your things will keep
yourself free from the virus.
13.
B. I think the COVID-19 pandemic will end soon.
B. As a student, I totally agree with modular learning modality.
C. The authorities confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the province.
D. Few suggest that steam inhalation or tuob can boost person’s immune
system.
C. Write a sentence using the given word signals
or expression.

Example: Many people say .

Answer: Many people say that the COVID-19
pandemic is a biological warfare.

14. I believe _______________________.

15. I suggest_______________________.
Activity 1: Put an Emoji! Directions: At the end of each statement,
put if it is a fact and put ☺ if it is an opinion. Write your answer
on a separate sheet.
1. I think China is now the most powerful nation in the world.
2. I believe that everyone has his or her own duty to keep safe
during this pandemic.
3. In my opinion, this New Normal Era would be very tough for
everyone.
4. I feel that social media is just an escape from reality.
5. According to survey, the government is doing its best to support
the people.
Let’s learn together!
An opinion is a view or judgement formed about
something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. It is
also important to know how to express facts and opinions.

There are markings or signals that you need to be familiar

with. Let’s now take a look at some examples of the signal
words and phrases being used that are used to introduce a
statement of fact or opinion.
 Categorize ( Fact or Opinion)
● The annual report confirms…
*Many scientists suspect that…
● Scientists have recently discovered…
● He claimed that…
● It is the officer’s view that…
● According to the results of the tests…
● The investigation demonstrated…
● The report argues that…
Fact
● The annual report confirms…
● Scientists have recently discovered…
● According to the results of the tests…
● The investigation demonstrated…

Opinion
● He claimed that…
● It is the officer’s view that…
● The report argues that…
● Many scientists suspect that…
Study these examples.
1. Expressing Personal Opinion –
I think that the library should be opened longer.
2. Expressing General Opinion –
Many people say that he is a good leader.
3. Agreeing to an Opinion –
I totally agree with your suggestion.
4. Disagreeing to an Opinion –
I don’t agree that ECQ must be lifted tomorrow.
Activity 3: Copycat!
Directions: On a separate sheet, rewrite or copy the statement
that expresses an opinion and encircle the opinion-marking
signals.
1. Many believe that Corona virus is not heat-resistant.
2. Based on research, COVID-19 can stay on your belongings for a
few hours.
3. China claims that at present, they have zero COVID-19 cases.
4. People think that China has new reported cases.
5. The investigation states that there are more reported cases of
COVID- 19 in urban areas.
Activity 4: Transformers!
Directions: Transform the given facts into opinions. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
Example: (They suggest) The medical team confirms new vaccine for COVID-19.
Answer: The medical team suggests a new vaccine for COVID-19. (believes)
1. WHO confirms that older people are more vulnerable to the virus. Answer:
(argued)
2. He found out from his study that there are asymptomatic persons or those
who are infected with the virus but do not manifest signs or symptoms.
Answer: (thought)
3. They have found out that COVID-19 can stay long during cold days. Answer:
(thought)
4. I have confirmed that rations were all distributed to LGUs. Answer: (argued)
5. He discovered that the HIV vaccine could help a COVID patient recover.
Answer
 Activity 5: My Point-of-View
Directions: Read an excerpt from the
poem “African Child”. Write you own
opinion about the poem by giving
your opinion on the given statement.
Activity 6: Matchy-matchy
Directions: Match the cartoon in
Column A to the possible opinion
given in Column B. Write only the
letter of your answer.
Assessment
Written
Work
Directions: Write at least 3 opinions based on this editorial cartoon. Write your answer on a separate sheet. Your
sentences will be rated based on the rubric shown.