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Pre-Test On Identifying Biias

This document is a pre-test on identifying bias consisting of 15 multiple choice questions. The questions test examinees' understanding of bias, including defining bias, identifying factors that influence bias, determining biased statements, and identifying ways for authors to avoid bias such as presenting evidence on both sides of an issue rather than just their personal opinion. The pre-test aims to evaluate students' ability to analyze arguments and identify biased language and perspectives.

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Pre-Test On Identifying Biias

This document is a pre-test on identifying bias consisting of 15 multiple choice questions. The questions test examinees' understanding of bias, including defining bias, identifying factors that influence bias, determining biased statements, and identifying ways for authors to avoid bias such as presenting evidence on both sides of an issue rather than just their personal opinion. The pre-test aims to evaluate students' ability to analyze arguments and identify biased language and perspectives.

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PRE-TEST ON IDENTIFYING BIAS

ENGLISH 8

Name Score
Grade and Section Teacher

Directions: Analyze the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your
answers on a sheet of paper.
1. This refers to an author’s expression of his/her own opinion on a particular issue without
examining and presenting enough evidences.
A. bias B. judgment C. objective D. subjective

2. Which of the following factors influences a person to be biased?


A. evidence B. experiences C. facts D. reality

3. Below are true about bias, EXCEPT:


A. presenting both sides of the issue
B. telling only a part of the issue at hand opinion
C. putting across an unfair or one-sided
D. being subjective as opposed to being objective

4. Which of the statements below helps a person determine the author’s biases?
A. Use of diction and evidence
B. Use of credentials
C. Use of personal thoughts
D. Use of words

5. “Fathers are always responsible in making decisions than mothers.” Which of the words
below makes the statement biased?
A. always B. decision C. making D. responsible

6. “Pageants are amazing platforms that promote different advocacies such as women
empowerment, child protection, and environmental conservation.” Which of the words below
makes the statement biased?
A. amazing B. conservation C. different D. protection

7. “To have a vaccine for COVID-19 before the opening of classes on August 24, 2020, is
unbelievable.” Which of the words below makes the sentence biased?
A. before B. opening C. unbelievable D. vaccine

8. “Buying a brand-new android cellphone is a waste of money.” Which of the words in the
statement shows bias?
A. brand new B. buying C. money D. waste

9. Which of the following statements is an example of unbiased writing?


A. Filipinos are the best singers in the world.
B. High school dropouts will not be successful in life.
C. Asians have a diverse and rich cultural heritage.
D. Students who are good in Science and Math are brainy.

10.Which of the following statements expresses bias?


A. The Earth rotates around its own axis.
B. Jose Rizal is our country’s national hero.
C. Putting rubbing alcohol is the best way to kill bacteria and viruses.
D. COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus.
11.Which of the following statements does NOT manifest bias?
A. Filipinos are considered the best English speakers in the world.
B. Women leaders are better than men when handling a health crisis.
C. Research studies are undertaken to help improve human condition.
D. Online games are the main cause of mental health problems among teenagers nowadays.

12.Which statement of the writer expresses bias?


A. This bag is made of leather.
B. This shampoo uses organic ingredients.
C. This perfume costs twice the price of a sack of rice.
D. The car that he bought was impossible to purchase given its price.

13.Which of the following statements shows the positive view of the author about mobile
games?
A. It distracts teenagers from their academic priorities.
B. It enhances the analytic and critical skills of players.
C. It promotes messages about violence among teenagers.
D. It negatively affects their physical and psychological health.

14.Which of the following statements shows the negative view of the author about social media?
A. It breeds cyber bullying and depression.
B. It can be an avenue for business opportunities.
C. It develops the information and communication skills (ICT) and creativity of teenagers.
D. It allows people to create online communities and friendship.

15.What should an author do to avoid being biased? The author must…


A. resent evidence to support personal opinions.
B. present solid evidence on both sides of an issue.
C. use words and expressions that appeal to the readers.
D. use words and expressions to convince readers to take a stand.

Taken from the Self-Learning Module for Grade 8 English released by the Central Office

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