Directions: Read each statement and then circle whether it is a fact or opinion. Write
a sentence to prove your answer.
1. Christmas is the most awaited celebration in the Philippines.
FACT / OPINION
EXPLAIN:_____________________________________________________
2. Philippines is an archipelago.
FACT / OPINION
EXPLAIN:_____________________________________________________
3. Preservation of our forest is a must because they are very useful..
FACT / OPINION
EXPLAIN:_____________________________________________________
4. Most people believe in the saying “blood is thicker than water”.
FACT/ OPINION
EXPLAIN:_____________________________________________________
5. The front liners who lead the battle against coronavirus are the true heroes.
FACT/ OPINION
EXPLAIN:_____________________________________________________
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1.OPINION
EXPLAIN:For the Filipino, Noche Buena is considered as the most-awaited feast because Family dine together at around midnight for it is the time that Jesus Christ was born and on the day of Christmas, Filipino families visits their extended family to pay respects to their senior relatives.
2.FACT
EXPLAIN:The Philippines is an archipelago, or string of over 7,100 islands, in southeastern Asia between the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The two largest islands, Luzon and Mindanao, make up for two-thirds of the total land area. Only about one third of the islands are inhabited.
3.FACT
EXPLAIN:Forests are vital to life on Earth. They purify the air we breathe, filter the water we drink, prevent erosion, and act as an important buffer against climate change.
4.FACT
EXPLAIN:People say 'blood is thicker than water' when they mean that their loyalty to their family is greater than their loyalty to anyone else. Families have their problems and jealousies, but blood is thicker than water.
5.OPINION
EXPLAIN:Frontliners battling the COVID-19 pandemic were given the spotlight during Monday’s celebration of National Heroes’ Day— as they were honored as “modern-day heroes” of the country amid the health crisis
Explanation:
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