1. Fact, convention, opinion, and preference are common types of assertion used inA. Identifying assertion C. Determining evidencesB. Formulating counterclaim D. None of the above2. Critical reading is not to criticize but to assess the validity of the textA. True C. BothB. B. False D. Not so sure3. Determining evidences isA. Asserting facts to support claims C. Conducting a surveyB. Rebutting a previous claim D. Showing courteous4. Hedges are used to be courteous in expressingA. Evidence C. CounterclaimsB. Assertions D. Critical reading5. Hypertext reading is more difficult than intertext reading.A. True C. Both A & BB. False D. None of the above6. Your tone must be courteous when you are writing counterclaims.A. True C. Both A & BB. False D. None of the above7. It is the act of giving a statement for justification and explanation.A. Hedges C. AssertingB. Reasoning D. Evidence8. It is an engaging in analytic activity which involves the reader by asking questionsabout the text and the author’s claim.A. Evidence C. CounterclaimsB. Assertions D. Critical reading

t may state truths or opinions and is typically used to express a reader’s personal understanding of the text.A.AssertionB. ClaimC. CounterclaimD. Textual Evidence

It is used to form sound judgments supported by valid reasons or proof.A. ClaimB. CounterclaimB. Evaluative StatementD. Textual Evidence

Readthe following sentences carefully and identify what type of assertion isdescribed. Write AF for the assertion of fact, AC for the assertionof convention, AO for theassertion of opinion, and AP for the assertion of preference. ____13. Strawberry is the best ice cream flavor.____14. Facebook is never a safe space anymore because of netizens who criticize a lot.____15. G means game____16. One can access a lot of applications through a smartphone.____17. Placing one’s right hand on his/her left chest while singing the Philippine National Anthem is a symbol of patriotism.Your answer____18. Earth is the third planet from the sun and is the largest of the terrestrial planets.Your answer____19. Swimming in seawater is the best activity to refresh and relax your mind, body, and soul.Your answer____20. I love to make frequent trips to places with seawater rather than those without it.Your answerBackNextClear form

A major claim is Select one:The main/central argument that is a statement of opinionhighlight_offA quote that someone sayshighlight_offA statement of facthighlight_offA long, complex statement that can be either the central or supporting claim of an argument

13. In most of the assertions much of the evidence is drawn and each one should be considered and weighed to ascertain its weight to prove or disprove the assertion. An auditor picks up evidence from a variety of fields. Analyse and explain with the help of examples.