Grade 9

1. Prescriptive vs. Descriptive Claims
Quiz
• Read each statement carefully and identify
whether it is Prescriptive (what should be) or
Descriptive (what is).

2. Instructions
• - Read each statement carefully.
• - Choose whether the statement is
Prescriptive or Descriptive.
• - Answer True or False for the second section.

3. Multiple Choice Questions
• 1. "The sun rises in the east and sets in the
west."
• a) Prescriptive
• b) Descriptive
• 2. "People should always tell the truth, no
matter what."
• a) Prescriptive
• b) Descriptive

4. True or False Questions
• 6. A descriptive claim is based on facts and
observations. (True/False)
• 7. A prescriptive claim expresses what should
be done or followed. (True/False)
• 8. "Children should respect their elders" is an
example of a descriptive claim. (True/False)
• 9. "The Philippines is an archipelago with over
7,000 islands" is a prescriptive claim.
(True/False)
• 10. "All schools must implement anti-bullying

5. Answer Key
• 1. b) Descriptive
• 2. a) Prescriptive
• 3. b) Descriptive
• 4. a) Prescriptive
• 5. b) Descriptive
• 6. True
• 7. True
• 8. False
• 9. False

6. Thank You!
• - Great job! Keep practicing distinguishing
between Prescriptive and Descriptive claims!
• - Any questions? 😊