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
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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
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AP - Assertion of Preference. The statement "Strawberry is the best ice cream flavor" is a personal preference and may not be the same for everyone.
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AO - Assertion of Opinion. The statement "Facebook is never a safe space anymore because of netizens who criticize a lot" is an opinion as it is based on personal beliefs or views.
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AC - Assertion of Convention. The statement "G means game" is a conventional or generally accepted fact.
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AF - Assertion of Fact. The statement "One can access a lot of applications through a smartphone" is a fact that can be proven and is universally accepted.
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AC - Assertion of Convention. The statement "Placing one’s right hand on his/her left chest while singing the Philippine National Anthem is a symbol of patriotism" is a conventional or generally accepted fact.
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AF - Assertion of Fact. The statement "Earth is the third planet from the sun and is the largest of the terrestrial planets" is a fact that can be proven and is universally accepted.
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AP - Assertion of Preference. The statement "Swimming in seawater is the best activity to refresh and relax your mind, body, and soul" is a personal preference and may not be the same for everyone.
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AP - Assertion of Preference. The statement "I love to make frequent trips to places with seawater rather than those without it" is a personal preference and may not be the same for everyone.
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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
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The purpose of an assertion is to define a term or to state relationships between terms.Group of answer choicesFalseTrue
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