1. Bias in writing can be defined as: A. Favoritism for something an author is writing about B. A prejudice against something an author is writing about. C. An author letting feelings or emotions cloud his/her objectivity with regard to something he/she is writing about D. All of the above 2. The following are ways to detect an author's possible bias and prejudice EXCEPT A. the author uses inflammatory language B. the author provides factual evidences and which explains different sides of an issue C. the author consciously presents evidence that serves to tell only one side of an event or issue D. the author manufactures, falsifies and/or dishonestly cites evidence in order to present his or her case in a more positive light. 3. When you research, it is crucial that you identify the level of bias in potential sources. Which of the following is not a possible source of bias? A. The writer tries to deceive the reader. B. The writer relies on incomplete information. C. The writer gives reader accurate information. D. The writer's past experience influences his or her thinking. 4. Which of the following statements is NOT BIASED? A. Manny Pacquiao is the best Filipino philanthropist. B. Henry Sy Sr. was the only Chinese-Filipino business magnate who offered justifiable salary to Filipino workers. C. All Asians look the same. D. Women should only stay inside their homes and do all household chores. 5. Which of the following statements is BIASED? A. God is all-knowing and powerful. B. All countries around the world are doing their best to stop the spread of the deadly virus, C. Filipinos are the most hospitable Asians compared to other neighboring counties like Thailand D. Everyone is responsible for his or her own health. We should do our responsibilities for us to survive the pandemic. For items 6-7, read the following paragraph and answer the following questions: Residents of the Central Park area look with alarm at the diabolical plot to change a beautiful spot into a baseball park. If this malicious plan is carried out, the lovely trees in the park will be chopped down. Values of the property within the area will drop sharply as the park fills with the filth and debris of the bulldozers and other equipment. Later the shrieks of the young ruffians who take over the park will destroy the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. Obviously, no one cares about the poor resident who has slaved to pay for his home and to keep up with his taxes. 6. In this passage, the author shows bias against A. homeowners and taxpayers B. residents of the Central Park area C. a baseball field in the park D. more trees in the park New cars are not built as well as they used to be. Owners of new cars in 2002 have more complaints about their automobiles than in past years. In fact, the recalling of new cars by their makers is becoming a routine practice in America. Instead of insisting upon safe, well-designed products, carmakers seem more concerned with throwing together shoddy automobiles and making a profit. Invariably, new cars need parts replaced almost as soon as the warranty expires. Unfortunately, people need transportation, so they continue to buy new automobiles.​