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ENGLISH 8
NAME:_________________________________________________
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MIKE ROY V. TUPAZ II

SST- I/SUBJECT TEACHER

NOTE:
DEAR STUDENT,

“PLEASE DON’T TAKE THIS MODULE AS BURDEN TO YOU, INSTEAD HAVE FUN ANSWERING
BECAUSE LEARNING IS MORE FRUITFUL WHEN YOU ARE HAVING FUN”

“ENJOY LEARNING AND STAY SAFE ALWAYS”

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
 What I Know

In your journey as a learner, have you encountered opinion-marking signals? The

activity that follows will serve as a pre-test to determine your knowledge about it.
Your whole new adventure starts here!

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate opinion marking signal in each of the
sentences below. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. _____ watching sports events in person is better than watching them on TV.

A. I beleive C. In my opinion
B. I figure D. such as

2. _____ schools should encourage students to walk or cycle to school rather

than drive.

A. As far as C. I consider
B. I believe that D. My take

3. _____people who speak more than one language have more job opportunities.

A. I feel C. From my point of view

B. I maintain D. There is no doubt that

4. _____, school uniforms lead to improved behavior and fewer disruptions in the
classroom.

A. I am convinced C. I reckon
B. I believe D. I view

5. _____ clear that parents who would bring a young child to a R rated movie are
putting their own interests ahead of what’s best for the child.

A. I figure C. I prefer
B. I maintain D. It seems

6. _____ that the best way to lose weight is through a controlled diet and a good
exercise program.

A. I suppose C. This proves

 B. My take D.To the best of my
knowledge

7. _____ that children learn best when they are feeling comfortable.

A. I consider C. It would seem

B. I say D. If you ask me

8. _____, a good education is more important than a good car.

A. As far as C. I prefer
B. I my opinion D. It seems

9. _____, no-one should have to pay for medical care.

A. I believe C. I feel
B. I consider D. In my mind

10._____ that schools should encourage students to walk or cycle to school rather
than drive.

A. I believe C. I figure
B. I consider D. I prefer
 Lesson
Use opinion-marking
1 signals to share ideas
As you continue this lesson, your goal in this section is to use opinion-marking
signals to share ideas.

What’s New

What is poverty? What kind of problems do poor people have?

Do you believe that the rich are growing richer, and the poor are growing poorer? Will
there always be poverty in the world?
Activity 1: Read My Opinion
Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.

Poverty is probably a multifaceted issue and a perennial problem. To understand it

better, let us consider many factors contributory to this economic state. I think
inequality is a reason why many people are suffering from poverty. Furthermore, I
believe that corruption and illiteracy are two of the main reasons why most nations,
regardless of the economy, are afflicted by it. I reckon that many people suffer from
poverty not because they lack wealth but because their leaders who are supposed to
uplift them take advantage of their weaknesses. I am also convinced that lack or
scarcity of material possessions is brought about by economic, political, and social
elements.

Could we possibly revert it in favor of the poor? Or shall we endure its enigma in our
lifetime?

1. Why is poverty considered as a multifaceted and perennial problem?

2. Do you believe that inequality is the reason why many people suffer from
poverty?
3. Explain in your own opinion the saying, “Poverty is not a hindrance to
succeed”.
 What is It

Notice the italicized words/phrases in the paragraph about poverty. What is their
function in conveying meaning? Do they express factual information or merely state
opinions?

Let us consider these sentences from the paragraph.

1. Poverty is probably a multifaceted issue and a perennial problem.

2. To understand it better, let us consider many factors contributory to this
economic state.
3. I think inequality is a reason why many people are suffering from poverty.
4. Furthermore, I believe that corruption and illiteracy are two of the main
reasons why most nations, regardless of economy, are afflicted by it.
5. I reckon that many people suffer from poverty not because they lack wealth
but because their leaders who are supposed to uplift them take advantage of
their weaknesses.
6. I am also convinced that lack or scarcity of material possessions is brought
about by economic, political, and social elements.
These sentences state the personal belief, consideration, thought, or reflections.
Thus, they express their opinions. The italicized words/phrases, probably, let us
consider, I think, I believe, I reckon, and I am also convinced signal that they are not
expressing verifiable statements.

However, if we state them as facts, the statements will become.

1. Poverty is a multifaceted issue and a perennial problem.
2. Many factors are contributory to this economic state.
3. Inequality is a reason why many people are suffering from poverty.
4. Corruption and illiteracy are two of the main reasons why most nations,
regardless of economy, are afflicted by it.
5. Many people suffer from poverty not because they lack wealth but because
their leaders who are supposed to uplift them take advantage of their
weaknesses.
6. The lack or scarcity of material possessions is brought about by economic,
political, and social elements.

The ideas in the preceding sentences can be verified as true or not, but the
reconstruction of the first sentences (without the italicized words/phrases) changes
the meaning being conveyed. Without these words, they seem to state factuality or
certainties.
However, we cannot be factual all the time, and that’s where opinion comes in.
Giving an opinion is necessary, especially in instances that we are not certain about
actualities and when we merely intend to express views, belief, conviction, or
reflection.

There are expressions that signal opinions. Just like grammatical markers, they link
ideas in a sentence or paragraph in a logical manner. When used properly, the ideas
will flow smoothly, and they will guide the readers to identify facts and opinions.
These words, however, do not only express an opinion but also encourage clarity and
cohesion. The introductory paragraph used some of the opinion marking signals.

Here are examples of expressions that signal opinion.

Opinion Marking Signals

To the best of my
In my opinion Probably knowledge

I think I say It is my belief/I believe

It is questionable As far as There is no doubt

I am convinced I presume From my point of view

I maintain I suppose It seems

I prefer I view If you ask me

I feel I reckon I consider

In my experience I figure My fake

Note: The list does not include all of the opinion marking signals, but they could be
helpful to understand how opinions are expressed in persuasion.

What’s More

What have you learned from the lesson discussed above? Now, let us have a practice
to give you more understanding of the lesson.

Activity 1: What’s Your Opinion

Identify the words if they are used to express fact or opinion. Use the diagram to
group word signals that express fact from word signals that express opinion.
 1. The main point is that 6. It is claimed that
2. It is obvious that 7. I have read that
3. If I am not mistaken 8. This proves that
4. One can say that 9. My personal view is that
5. I must admit that 10. It is clear that

Words/Phrases that state facts Words/Phrases that state opinions

Assessment
To test how far you’ve learned in this lesson, do the given activity below.
Read the sentences below and evaluate whether each sentence has the correct
opinion marking signal. If not, write the letter of the correct answer. Write D if there
is no needed revision.

1. I prefer that man’s worth is not measured by the vast wealth he has but by
how his heart is.

A. believe C. seem
B. say D. no revision

2. I seem to be poor and loved rather than to be ridh but hated.

A. feel C. prefer
B. maintain D. no revision

3. There is no doubt that material possessions are useless when you lose your
soul in acquiring it.

A. I consider C. my take is
B. I feel D. no revision
4. Be proud if you live in a shanty but you remain morally upright, because it is
to the best of my knowledge that your kingdom may not be in this life, but in
the next.

A. it is my belief C. it is my point of view

B. it is my consideration D. no revision

5. I maintain that it is not bad to dream as long as you strive to reach whatever
you want to achieve.

A. I am convinced C. more or less

B. it is important to note D. no revision

6. There are rich people who tried to hide their wealth and it seems that there
are poor who hide their poverty.

A. as far as C. it views
B. it is questionable D. no revision

7. I say that you can’t fully understand the essence of being poor without
experiencing it.

A. I maintain C. I view
B. I think D. no revision

8. To be born poor is not a choice, but to die poorer is more or less a choice.

A. above all C. undoubtedly

B. certainly D. no revision

9. Above all those without visions as the poorest of the poor.

A. certainly above C. of all

B. I consider D.no revision

10. The lack of aspiration, I consider, is worse than being poor.

A. I am convinced C. in my opinion
B. I feel D. no revision

11. I view using Facebook to Twitter because Twitter has limited characters per
caption
A. I feel C. I prefer
B. I maintain D. I reckon

12. I figure that the greatest president in the Philippines is Rodrigo Duterte.

A. I believe C. My take
B. It seems D. There is no doubt
13. Today seems hotter than yesterday.

A. I feel C. probably
B. I think D. no revision

14. I say the internet is being used by teenagers to waste their time in social
media.

A. In my opinion C. I think
B. I say D. I reckon

15. To solve traffic,I figure it is better to invest in subways and trains than in
road widening programs.

A. I am convinced C. I think
B. I consider D. no revision
ANSWER KEY

WHAT I KNOW ASSESSMENT

1.C 1.A
2.B 2.C
3.D 3.D
4.B 4.A
5.D 5.A
6.C 6.D
7.C 7.B
8.B 8.C
9.D 9.A
10.A 10.C
11.C
12.B
13.D
14.A
15.c