English Workshop 02- End of Workshop Quiz

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Complete the following questions to show your knowledge of fact and opinion, bias, point of view and line of argument
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Match the correct example

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
an idea
It is held true by scientists that one day we will colonise Mars
fact
We should give more money to foreign aid
opinion
The minister resigned on Friday.
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Draggable itemCorresponding Item
implicit meaning
Records or things that can’t be proved to be true or false.
opinions
Records or things that can be proved to be true or false.
facts
What is implied or hinted at, not what is directly stated.
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Draggable itemCorresponding Item
opinions
What is implied or hinted at, not what is directly stated.
facts
Records or things that can be proved to be true.
Implicit (implied) meaning
An inclination to one opinion with a refusal to consider others.
bias
Views or feelings that can’t be proven to be true.
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Fact or opinion?
______________________ opinion fact
Other Answer Choices:
Stockholmis the capital of Sweden.
The company makes top class products.
Stockholmis a fantastic city to visit.
Bacon is made with salt.
The company was established in 1975.
This bacon is too salty.
Show your understanding of bias by watching the video and answering the questions.
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What do the speakers tell us about themselves? Knowing the speakers’ backgrounds can tell you a lot about which perspectives they are coming from. Personal background can also lead to individual biases.

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What arguments do the speakers express? Are there any premises which would need to be verified to be able to judge whether the arguments are strong or weak?

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Has one of the speakers expressed a view or idea that is close to your own thinking? Do you think you could be biased when deciding how strong or weak the speakers’ argument is?

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Is the information complete? What is not spoken about? What else would people need to know?

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What is the writer of this text trying to accomplish?

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