Opinion Marking Signals

2. This lesson will help you learn and understand: Opinion-
Marking Signals.
It is hoped that after completing this module, you will be
able to:
1. Identify common opinion-marking signals.
2. Use opinion-marking signals to share ideas.

3. Directions: Write YES if the sentence given needs an opinion-marking
signal or phrase at the beginning, write NO if it doesn’t. Write the
answer on the space before the number.
___________ 1. Is health more precious than wealth?
___________ 2. In my opinion, people should wear masks at all times.
___________ 3. I think, poor quality sleep can impact mood and
increase anxiety and depression symptoms.
___________ 4. A nutritious diet can boost your immune system.
___________ 5. I believe that a balanced diet supplies the nutrients
your body needs to work effectively.

4. ___________ 1. Is health more precious than wealth?
___________ 2. In my opinion, people should wear masks at all
times.
___________ 3. I think, poor quality sleep can impact mood and
increase anxiety and depression symptoms.
___________ 4. A nutritious diet can boost your immune system.
___________ 5. I believe that a balanced diet supplies the
nutrients your body needs to work effectively.
YES
NO
NO
NO
YES

5. We learned from the previous lesson the importance
of Visual-Verbal Relationship. We learned that nonlinear
text is the opposite of linear text. As what its name
suggests, it is nonlinear and non-sequential. The readers
do not have to go through the text in a sequential manner
to make sense of the text. This type of text has many
reading paths. Examples of nonlinear texts are graphs,
charts, illustrations and other diagrams.

6. Opinion-Marking Signals are phrases which are
used to indicate one’s own thoughts, ideas, and
feelings about some things, situations, and
experiences. Some of the examples of opinion-
marking signals are: In my opinion, I think, and in
my experience.

8. Which word or phrase is used by the woman
in expressing her opinion about smoking?
The woman used the opinion-marking signal:
“In my opinion…”
Today, you will be learning about the
importance of opinion-marking signals.

9. An opinion-marking signal is a tool that
you can you use to mark that the
statement is an opinion. The table below
shows examples of opinion-marking
signals used in different parts of oral and
written forms:

11. • To begin with, the pandemic made us reconnect to God and to our
families.
The signal, “To begin with,” is used by the speaker to introduce the
statement.
• Also, in my opinion the pandemic has taught us important lessons
about resilience and faith in God.
The signals, “Also” and “In my opinion,” are used by the speaker as an
additional statement.

12. • Additionally, the pandemic taught us how to build a stronger
relationship.
The signal, “Additionally,” is used by the speaker to state a
second supporting opinion.
• Finally, I strongly believe that the pandemic has taught us to
rebuild our relationship with God and to be more resilient.
The signals, “Finally and I strongly believe,” are used by the
speaker to conclude the major opinion mentioned in the first
example.

13. In this time of pandemic, which is safer and healthier, to live in the city, or to live in the
province?
City Life Country Life
vs