3. Review:
A Ride on a Bus
Lea E. Basquinas
One day, Sandra and her mother, Aling Rosa, rode a bus to reach Sandra’s
school. A mother with four children was on the same bus.
“Excuse me, may I take a seat because I have four children with me,” said the
mother to the passengers.
“Well, can’t you see? The bus is already full,” replied one of the passengers.
Sandra pitied the mother because there was no one on the bus that would let
her sit or any of her children.
“Mom, can I just sit on your lap?” asked Sandra to her mother.
“But why Sandra?” asked Aling Rosa. “I have already paid our fare,” she
added.
“Look at them, Mama. I believe they might bump with each other and get
hurt if they can’t sit down,” explained Sandra. “In my opinion, the mother
looks frail because of her age,” she added.
“Alright my daughter, sit on my lap so that she could sit beside us,” said Aling
Rosa, as she called the mother with four children.
The mother thanked Aling Rosa and Sandra.
Read the story and write a reaction based on the
guide questions provided.
4. 1. Who are the characters
in the story?
2. Describe each character.
3. What can you say about
the story?
5. Have you ever experienced
attending a simple
thanksgiving party? When
was that? How was your
experience?
6. Read the story.
Simple Celebration
Lea E. Basquinas
“Hello, Kumareng Connie and Kumpareng Kardo. Good morning!” said
Aling Myrna. “How are your children?”
“Oh, hi there Mareng Myrna. Good morning too,” replied Aling Connie.
“Our children are okay. Ric is now in the army. Ana is now studying
education and our youngest Ada is in grade 4,” said Mang Kardo.
“Oh it’s nice to hear that,” said Aling Myrna. “Moises is now a fireman.
Riza my daughter and your daughter Anna are classmates. And our youngest
Mark is in grade 4, one of the classmates of Ada, your youngest,” added.
“Oh, yes! Anna and Riza are classmates and so are Mark and Ada. They
are friends,” replied Mang Kardo.
7. “I came here to invite your family personally, Mareng Connie,”
said Aling Myrna. “There will be a thanksgiving party in our house
tomorrow evening, just a simple celebration because I am promoted
as supervisor of the LEBB Corporation,” she also added.
“Wow! Congratulations Mareng Myrna, that is women
empowerment. We are so proud of you,” greeted Aling Connie. “I
believe you are really fit in that position.”
“That’s right, women empowerment. Congratulations Mareng
Myrna. We will be there together with the children of course,”
uttered Mang Kardo. “It seems the children would love to attend
too.”
“Thank you, Mareng Connie and Pareng Kardo. I think my
children will be glad to see you with your children,” replied Aling
Myrna. “I’ll go ahead now.”
8. 1. Who are the characters in
the story?
2. What is the celebration in
Aling Myrna’s house?
3. Why did Aling Myrna invite
Aling Connie’s family?
4. What sentence expresses
fact?
5. What sentence expresses an
opinion?
9. What is a fact?
A fact is something that is true and
supported by evidence.
What is an opinion?
An opinion is only a belief. It is also
an expression of a person’s feelings.
Clue words like “think,” “believe,”
“feel,” “probably,” or “seems” signal
an opinion.
Example: Perhaps only sons should
be treated well.
10. Read each sentence carefully. Write F if the
sentence expresses fact and O if the sentence
expresses an opinion.
1. There will be a thanksgiving party at Aling
Myrna’s house.
2. Aling Myrna was promoted as supervisor.
3. I believe you really fit in that position.
4. Riza my daughter and Anna your daughter are
classmates.
5. I think my children will be glad to see you.
Activity 1:
11. Your task is to write 3 sentences expressing facts
and 3 sentences expressing opinions. Write your
answers in your answer sheets.
Fact:
1.
2.
3.
Opinion:
1.
2.
3.
Activity 2:
13. Read the story. Then, examine the sentences inside the scroll. If the
sentence expresses fact write F; write an O if the sentence expresses
opinion.
Running for President
Lea E. Basquinas
In every school, there is an umbrella organization for the pupils.
An example of this is the “Supreme Pupil Government” wherein the
pupils are being elected to practice and hone their leadership
potentials.
“Good morning class,” greeted Ms. Villar. “The Supreme Pupil
Government (SPG) election is fast approaching. There shall be two
parties only. I think, for those who are interested, you may now start
filing your certificate of candidacy,” she explained.
Evaluation:
14. “I want to run as SPG president,” Danny said.
“Me, too. I want to run as president, but I’m a girl,”
said Alaine.
Ms. Villar heard their conversation and explained
to the class the idea of gender equality.
“Our organization is not biased. Whether you are a
boy or a girl, as long as you can perform the duties
and responsibilities of being a president, you are very
much welcome. So, Alaine and Danny, submit to me
your documents.”
15. 1. I believe there is gender equality in terms of
choice.
2. Our organization is not biased.
3. Whether you are a boy or a girl, as long as you
can perform the duties and responsibilities of
being a president, you are very much welcome.
4. The Supreme Pupil Government (SPG) election
is fast approaching.
5. I think, for those who are interested, you may
now start filing your certificate of candidacy.
16. Write 3 sentences that
express fact. Then, convert
these sentences into opinions.
Assignment:
18. Direction: Write F if the statement is a fact. Write O if the
statement is an opinion.
1. The early Filipinos lived in caves.
2. Rich people are happy.
3. The sun is the center of the solar system.
4. Boats never sink.
5. You should brush your teeth.
6. The earth’s rotation on its axis causes day and night.
7. I think engineering is the best career choice.
8. The earth revolves around the sun from east to west.
9. Human beings walk on two legs.
10. Ilocos Norte is the capital of Philippines.
Review:
19. Read the narrative below. Then read each question about the
narrative.
Down with Cats!
Cats make terrible pets!
First of all, as everyone knows, cats are hunters. They are
related to lions and tigers. Today’s house cats hunt mice, birds,
and lizards just the way big cats hunt bigger animals.
Some people think this is a good quality. But, I definitely do
not. I feel sorry for the mice that my brother’s cat tries to catch.
Of course, my brother’s cat has never caught a single mouse.
But someday I believe he might!
Finally, dogs are much nicer than cats. That is not just my
opinion. It’s a fact!
20. 1. In the first sentence, the writer gives________.
A. an order
B. a question
C. a statement of fact
D. a statement of opinion
2. Which clue word in this sentence signals that it is an
opinion?
“Some people think this is a good quality.”
A. think B. good C. some D. is
Answer the following questions:
21. 3. A statement from the story that cannot be proved true or
false is ______
A. cats are hunters.
B. they are related to lions and tigers.
C. dogs are much nicer than cats.
D. house cats hunt mice, birds, and lizards.
4. The third paragraph includes ___________________.
A. only statements of fact.
B. statements of both fact and opinion.
C. only statements of opinion.
D. statements of fact that cannot be proved.
22. 5. Which is not a good way to prove that one of the
facts is true or false?
A. Check an encyclopedia.
B. Check a book about animals.
C. Ask a friend.
D. Ask an animal expert.
23. Read the paragraph below and identify the sentences whether
they express facts or opinion.
Clouds are visible water vapor floating in the sky. Clouds make
the sky look interesting. Sometimes they look like white sheep,
mountains, or flowers. Water from the seas, rivers, or lakes
evaporates and forms into water vapor. Then it condenses into
water vapor and forms into clouds.
24. Here are some sentences from the paragraph.
Which are opinions?
• What makes them opinion?
• Which are facts?
What makes them facts?
1. Clouds are visible water vapor floating in the sky.
2. Water from the seas, rivers, or lakes evaporates and forms into
water vapor.
3. Clouds make the sky look interesting.
4. Sometimes they look like white sheep, mountains, or flowers.
25. Fact is a statement that can be verified or proven true by
objective means, we use records, experimentation or observation
to verify the statement
Opinion is a statement that cannot be verified by objective
means. It can express a person’s feelings about an idea or situation.
It can also express a judgement or a prediction based on facts.
However, an opinion is valid only if facts are stated to support it.
28. Directions: Write F on the blank if the sentence expresses a fact and O
if it expresses an opinion. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
______ 1. Independence Day is celebrated in June.
______ 2. I believe honest children are loved by everyone.
______ 3. The Philippines is an archipelago.
______ 4. Bats are nocturnal animals.
______ 5. Perhaps children who misbehave need more attention.
6. We live in the best apartment in the city.
______ 7. I believe that summer is the best season.
______ 8. I think that spaghetti is a delicious meal.
______ 9. An Inquirer is a newspaper.
______ 10. Banana is a source of potassium
Evaluation:
30. Put a check mark (✔) if the sentence tells a fact and a
cross (x) if it is not.
_____1. The earth is the third planet from the sun.
_____2. The capital of the Philippines is Manila.
_____3. Kobe Bryant is the best basketball player of all time.
_____4. The grasshopper jumps and hops from one leaf to
another.
_____5. Playing games like basketball, badminton, and volleyball
helps keep our bodies healthy.
Review:
31. _____6. All boys enjoy kite flying.
_____7. The grasshopper has three body parts:
head, thorax, and abdomen.
_____8. I think playing online games is better than
the traditional games like sipa and patintero.
32. Look at this picture…
Fact: The boy is smiling.
Opinion: The boy is smiling
because he likes orange juice.
33. A fact is a statement that is true and can be
proven. News articles and science books often tell
facts.
34. An opinion is a statement expressing the thoughts or feelings
of a particular person. Blog posts and feature articles often tell
the opinion of the writer. Opinions express strong emotions and
often include adjectives like best and worst.
35. SMILE- Toothpaste with fluoride.
For extra protection against tooth decay.
Smile has fluoride and mouthwash. Brushing teeth
prevents tooth decay.
Read these sentences. Write F if the sentence tells a
fact and O if the sentence tells an opinion.
_____1. Brushing teeth prevents tooth decay.
_____2. Smile is a brand of toothpaste.
_____3. Smile has fluoride.
_____4. Smile is the only toothpaste that contains fluoride.
_____5. Having clean strong teeth is a sign of good health.
36. The sentences that follow are taken from the paragraph in the box.
In the space before each number, write FACT if the sentence states a
fact. Write OPINION if it expresses a feeling or belief.
I like to take a walk every day because it makes me
feel more energetic. A vigorous walk makes my heart
beats faster. A doctor told me that during exercise, the
heart pumps more oxygen to the body.
Aside from this, I enjoy walking because it makes me
appreciate nature more. The sights and sounds along the
way make me really happy.
37. _________________1. I like to take a walk every day.
_________________2. I feel more energetic after the walk.
_________________3. The heart pumps blood throughout
the body.
_________________4. I enjoy walking because it helps me
appreciate nature more.
_________________5. A vigorous walk makes the heart beat
faster.
38. Activity:
Masters milk is a full cream milk.
The taste of fresh milk has been
preserved in every liter of Masters milk.
Masters milk is rich in vitamins and
minerals. Children can enjoy the
nutritional content of this milk.
Masters milk is now available at all
leading stores and supermarkets.
39. Direction: Copy this chart in your notebook. Write at
least 3 facts and opinions about the advertisement.
41. Evaluation:
Direction: Read each statement carefully. Write the letter of
the correct answer.
1. I think that someday people will live in space.
A. Fact B. Opinion
2. Christmas is the best time of the year.
A. Fact B. Opinion
3. The weather is hot during summer.
A. Fact B. Opinion
42. 4. Vanilla is the best flavor of ice cream.
A. Fact B. Opinion
5. Which of the following is a fact?
A. My son goes to the best school in the city.
B. Christmas is celebrated on December 25.
C. Every puppy is friendly.
D. Jollibee is my favorite fast food.
6. Which of the following is an opinion?
A. My dog is black.
B. I was born on December 16.
C. Friends are people you can trust.
D. There are 10 ten pesos in one hundred.
43. 7. Which of the following is a fact?
A. Friday is the best day of the week.
B. I really enjoy the weekends.
C. There are seven days in a week.
D. All children watch television on Saturdays.
8. Which is an opinion?
A. Pizza has cheese on it.
B. Pizza is cooked in the oven.
C. Pizza comes in different flavors.
D. Pizza is the best food.
44. Write 3 sentences that
express fact and 3 sentences
for opinion.
Assignment:
46. Review:
Read each statement and evaluate whether it is
FACTUAL or OPINIONATED.
_____1. More than 70% of the Earth’s surface is
ocean.
_____2. Ferdinand Magellan was the first European
recorded to have landed in the Philippines.
_____3. To solve traffic, it is better to invest in
subways and trains than in road widening
programs.
_____4. Electricity travels at the speed of light.
_____5. Health programs should be the top priority
of the next president of our country.
47. _____6. In the Philippines, it was reported
that for school year 2020-2021 (“the
pandemic school year”), around three (3)
million learners opted not to enroll or
continue their education at the basic
education level.
_____7. Water freezes at 0 degrees
Celsius.
_____8. Computer is the most important
invention of all time.
_____9. Proper waste disposal is the only
means to prevent environmental
pollution.
_____10. Scientists think 100% of global
warming is due to humans.
48. Read the short passages below. Be able to evaluate the statements
from each passage as FACT or OPINION.
Blue whales live alone or in pairs. They are not
like other types of whales that live in groups
known as pods. Blue whales make a variety of
sounds underwater. Scientists believe they make
these sounds to communicate with each other.
They also believe some of these sounds act like
sonar. The sounds help the whales map their
ocean environment. Some of the sounds they
make can be heard for hundreds of miles
underwater.
49. 1. Blue whales are not like other types of whales that live
in groups known as pods.
FACT OPINION
2. Blue whales make a variety of sounds underwater.
FACT OPINION
3. Scientists believe they make these sounds to
communicate with each other.
FACT OPINION
4. They also believe some of these sounds act like sonar.
FACT OPINION
5. Some of the sounds they make can be heard for
hundreds of miles underwater.
FACT OPINION
50. Sloths are the slowest-moving
mammals on earth. It takes a full minute
for a sloth to move 6 feet across the
ground. You probably couldn’t move that
slowly if you tried! The sloth’s body is
about 2 feet long. It has long legs, and
curved claws that are 3 to 4 inches long.
Their claws and their long legs help them
climb trees and hang from tree branches.
They spend almost their entire lives
hanging from tree branches. The life of a
sloth is not very exciting.
51. 6. Sloths are the slowest-moving mammals on
earth.
FACT OPINION
7. It takes a full minute for a sloth to move 6 feet
across the ground.
FACT OPINION
8. You probably couldn’t move that slowly if you
tried!
FACT OPINION
9. Their claws and their long legs help them climb
trees and hang from tree branches.
FACT OPINION
10. The life of a sloth is not very exciting.
FACT OPINION
52. What is a FACT?
Facts are statements that are true
and can be verified objectively or
proven.
Here are some examples of facts:
- The sun is a star.
- Humans are mammals.
- Living things are made up of one or
more cells.
53. What is an OPINION?
Opinions are statements that reflect the views or
ideas that people have about subjects and topics.
For example, your friend says that all ice cream is
tasty. This is their opinion, because not everyone
may think the same way, nor can it be proven to be
true.
Here are other examples of opinion:
- Oxygen is the most important element.
- We should use ocean water for drinking.
- Dogs are great pets.
55. Other words to identify opinion:
1. Biased Words (bad, worse, worst, good,
better, best, worthwhile, worthless, etc.)
2. Qualifiers (all, always, likely, never, might,
seem, possibly, probably, should, etc.)
3. Value/ Judgment Words (great, beautiful,
terrible, should, ought, must, strangest,
disgusting, wonderful, pretty, lovely, etc.)
56. Activity:
Direction: Below are statements. Classify the
statements as to FACT or OPINION.
Write only the letter in its proper heading.
a. Going to the beach is more fun than
mountaineering.
b. School uniforms make kids happier.
c. Rodrigo Roa Duterte is the current president of
the Republic of the Philippines.
d. We must bear greater responsibility for the
environment than our ancestors did.
e. Nuclear power is the only viable solution to our
dwindling natural resources.
57. f. There are 28 more humans living on the
Earth now than there were 10 seconds ago.
g. Humans should be concerned about the
use of pesticides that kill insects at the
bottom of the food chain.
h. Alligators provide no physical care for
their young.
i. The Earth’s largest ocean is the Pacific
Ocean.
j. Manila is the capital of the Philippines.
58. Direction: Read the short passage and identify
which statement states a fact and which states an
opinion.
[1] Flowering plants that are native to the South
include purple coneflower and rose verbena. [2] In
the view of many longtime gardeners, these two
plants are an essential part of the Southern
landscape. [3] Trees that are native to the South
include a variety of oaks, as well as flowering
dogwoods and redbuds. [4] Dogwoods are
especially lovely, with their white, pink, or coral
blossoms announcing the arrival of spring. [5] For
fall color, the deep red of the Virginia willow
makes a spectacular show in the native Southern
garden.
61. A. Direction: Locating judgment words (underline or
encircle the biased or qualifying words)
1. Purchasing a brand new car is a terrible waste of
money.
2. Many wonderful vegetarian cookbooks are
available in bookstores.
3. Of all the film version of Victor Hugo’s novels, Les
Miserables, the 1935 version starring Charles
Laughton is the best.
4. The introductory biology textbook comes with an
amazing CDROM.
5. Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity are engaged
in a worthwhile activity.
Evaluation:
62. B. Direction: Read the news report below. Highlight the factual statements with yellow
color and opinionated statements with light green color.
Indians “world’s biggest readers”
Indians are the world’s biggest bookworms, reading an average of 10.7 hours a
week, twice as long as Americans, according to a new survey.
The NOP World Culture Score index surveyed 30,000 people in 30 countries from
December 2004 to February 2005.
Analysts said self-help and aspirational reading could explain India’s high figures.
Britons and Americans scored 50% lower than the Indians’ hours and Japanese and
Koreans were even lower at 4.1 and 3.1 hours respectively.
R. Sriram, chief executive officer of Crosswords Bookstores, a chain of 26 book shops
around India, says Indians are extremely entrepreneurial and reading “is a fundamental
part of their being”.
The NOP survey of 30,000 consumers aged over 13 saw
China and the Philippines take second and third place respectively in average hours a
week spent reading books, newspapers and magazines.
63. Find any news clipping. Glue it
in your notebook. Copy 5
factual statements and 5
opinionated statements from
there.
Assignment:
