C 1 - A Fact Is Similar To

Activity 1. Now that you know the essential terms on the skill fact and opinion.
Let us try to check your

understanding of these terms. In the space provided, write the letter of your choice.
C 1. A fact is similar to _________.
A. Conjecture
B. Assumption
C. Observation
D. Reality
B 2. Identify which is an opinion.
A. Ice is cold.
B. Rich people are happy.
C. The earth is mostly covered with water.
D. A baby cannot count one to ten.
A 3. Toronto Raptors will remain the NBA champion in 2020. What best describes the statement?
A. It is an opinion
B. It is a fact
C. It is evidence-based.
D. Both and b
A 4. Which best describes a fact?
A. It is known to be consistent.
B. It is anchored on an occurrence.
C. It is based on one.
D. It is strongly felt.
A 5. Which statement is an opinion?

A. Dogs make better pets than cats.
B. Some dogs have saved their owner.
C. Apples contain vitamin c.
D. You must go to college to become a teacher.
C 6. Which statement is not considered a fact?
A. The Philippines is in Asia.

B. The Philippines has been under more than 300 years of Spanish rule.
C. The Philippines used to be called the sick man of Asia.
D. The Philippines is one of the Christian nations in Asia.
C 7. Which statement is factual?
A. The earth is flat.

B. The sun revolves around the earth.
C. Planets revolve around the sun.
D. There are 365 days in a leap year.
C 8. Filipinos are descendants of the Malay race. What best describes the statement?
A. It is an opinion.
B. It is not true.
C. It is a fact.
D. It does not say.
B 9. The following statements are facts except:
A. Davao City lies in the Land of Promise.

B. Davao City has the second-best potable water in the world.
C. Davao City produces the best durian in the world.
D. Davao City is the biggest city in terms of land area.
D 10. What statement is a fact?

A. The whale is the biggest fish.
B. The ant is the strongest creature.
C. The elephant is the biggest creature.
D. Dogs are the smartest animals.
LET’S ANALYZE!
Activity 1. Read the following statements. Write F if you think that the statement is a fact, and write O if
you think the statement is an opinion.
O 1. Facebook does more harm than good.
F 2. Earth is a habitable planet.
F 3. Earth is the third planet in the Solar System.
F 4. Mark Zuckerburg is one of the creators of Facebook.
O 5. Rodrigo Duterte is a kind and just president.
F 6. The Republic of the Philippines is composed of many islands.
O 7. Game of Thrones is the best TV series ever created.
F 8. Pluto is the smallest planet in the solar system.
F 9. Smoke detectors can help save lives.
O 10. Mathematics is a difficult subject.
O 11. Religion is a necessity for survival.
O 12. Apple is better than Samsung.
F 13. The sun rises in the east.
F 14. There is still so much about the solar system that we do not know.
F 15. No one is above the law.
O 16. LGBT rights are human rights.

O 17. Going to the beach is better than going to the mountains.
O 18. JK Rowling is better than E.L. James.
O 19. Kpop is trash.
F 20. Reading is fundamental.
LET’S ANALYZE!
Activity 2. Study the following words and phrases below. Write a fact and an opinion that relates to the
word or phrase given.
1. Republic of the Philippines.
Fact: In 1970’s, Philippine is one of the richest countries.

Opinion: It is more fun in the Philipinnes.
2. Rodrigo R. Duterte
Fact: Duterte served as mayor of Davao City for more than 22 years.
Opinion: Duterte is the best president.
3. University of Mindanao
Fact: The University of Mindanao is the largest private, non-sectarian university in Mindanao
located in Davao City on the Southern Philippine island.
Opinion: Many study love to study in these campus.
4. Jollibee
Fact: Jollibee started out in 1975 as an ice cream parlor.

Opinion: Jollibee has delicious menu line-up.
5. Mathematics
Fact: Archimedes is known as the Father of Mathematics.
Opinion: Mathematics is an interesting subject.
LET’S ANALYZE!
Activity 3.Read The following news articles and answer the questions that follow.
1. After reading the news article, what is your opinion with how President Duterte handled the
case of NCRPO Sinas? Provide well-researched points to support your claim.
My opinion on how President Duterte handled the case of NCRPO Sinas is that he is
being fair with his decision. We all know that the enhanced community quarantine has
protocols to be followed. And all for us Filipino people must obey that rule. Sinas was just
celebrating his birthday and his friends and family where they are serenading. But
unfortunately, gathering is prohibited in this time of pandemic. To be fair enough, Duterte did
not let SInas to fire in his work just for the reason that he celebrate his birthday but he is
oblige to do responsibility for the rule that did not obey.
In a Nutshell
Activity 1. To improve one’s reading comprehension, it is indeed very important to acquire the basic
skills in reading. As one of the macro-skills needed to be developed, one requires to have a deeper
understanding of the texts read. Once developed, this skill is proven to be very helpful in the field of
profession.
Based on the topics discussed in this section and the learning exercises that you have
accomplished, please feel free to write your insights or lessons learned below.
1. I have learned to distinguish the difference between facts and opinion.

2. I can identify facts.
3. I can identify opinion.

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Activity 1. Now that you know the essential terms on the skill fact and opinion.

Let us try to check your

C 1. A fact is similar to _________.

B 2. Identify which is an opinion.

A 4. Which best describes a fact?

A 5. Which statement is an opinion?

C 6. Which statement is not considered a fact?

A. The Philippines is in Asia.

C 7. Which statement is factual?

A. The earth is flat.

B 9. The following statements are facts except:

A. Davao City lies in the Land of Promise.

D 10. What statement is a fact?

O 1. Facebook does more harm than good.

F 2. Earth is a habitable planet.

F 3. Earth is the third planet in the Solar System.

F 4. Mark Zuckerburg is one of the creators of Facebook.

O 5. Rodrigo Duterte is a kind and just president.

F 6. The Republic of the Philippines is composed of many islands.

O 7. Game of Thrones is the best TV series ever created.

F 8. Pluto is the smallest planet in the solar system.

F 9. Smoke detectors can help save lives.

O 10. Mathematics is a difficult subject.

O 11. Religion is a necessity for survival.

O 12. Apple is better than Samsung.

F 13. The sun rises in the east.

F 15. No one is above the law.

O 16. LGBT rights are human rights.

O 18. JK Rowling is better than E.L. James.

O 19. Kpop is trash.

F 20. Reading is fundamental.

1. Republic of the Philippines.

Fact: In 1970’s, Philippine is one of the richest countries.

Fact: Jollibee started out in 1975 as an ice cream parlor.

1. I have learned to distinguish the difference between facts and opinion.

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