Read and Write Skills

Question 1

based on historical or current events validated by credible people or institutions following appropriate process.

Example: As of May 28, 2020, Coronavirus cases in the Philippines reached 15,588 with 921 deaths and 3,598 recoveries.

Answer 1

Fact and figures or statistics

Question 2

experts such as scientists, researchers, economists, teachers, and other professionals who are knowledgeable in their specific fields.

Example: Homework has both positive and negative effects on students. On the one hand, it can improve their performance in school but on the other hand, others may feel stressed or would be led to cheat when they forget to do it.

Answer 2

Experts opinion

Question 3

short stories based on personal experiences which is generalizable, relevant to the topic at hand.

Answer 3

Personal Anecdotes

Question 4

it is a way in which something is done, similar to traditions and norms.

Answer 4

Convention

Question 5

this is a statement that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of witnesses, verified observations, or the results of research.

Answer 5

Fact

Question 6

is based on facts, but are difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness.

Answer 6

Opinion

Question 7

it is based on personal choice; therefore they are subjective and cannot be objectively proven or logically attacked.

Answer 7

Preference

Question 8

is a statement used to express the writer’s feelings, beliefs, and opinions directly. This type of assertion is usually used in writing formal papers like thesis and dissertation.

Answer 8

Basic assertion

Question 9

is a statement used to express empathy or on how a person understands the feelings and emotions of the literary author. This can be used on writing a formal or informal paper. It is usually composed of two parts:

Answer 9

Emphatic assertion

Question 10

is a statement used to express the feeling and preference of the writer. It is called I-Language because it focuses on the writer and is using the pronoun ‘I’. This type of assertion is recommended if the author wants to express negative feelings and opinion. This is best used in writing a review or reflection paper.

Answer 10

Language assertion