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Locate judgment words ( Underline or circle the bias or qualifying words ).
Bias is usually considered as an illogical or irrational preference or prejudice held by an individual, which may sometimes be subconscious. Qualifying words are the words in the sentences which tell readers how the various ideas relate. They are often the words that describe degree and frame some overarching opinions.
1) Purchasing a brand new car is a terrible waste of money.
2) Many wonderful vegetarian cookbooks are available in bookstores.
3) Out of all of the film adaptations of Victor Hugo’s novel Les Miserables , the 1935 version starring Charles Laughton is the best.
4) The introductory biology textbook comes with an amazing CD-ROM.
5) Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity are engaged in a worthwhile activity.
Distinguish facts and opinions in the paragraph below.
① Flowering plants that are native to the south include purple coneflower and rose verbena. ② In the view of many longtime gardeners, these two plants are an essential part of the southern landscape. ③ Trees that are native to the south include a variety of oaks, as well as flowering dogwoods and redbuds. ④ Dogwoods are especially lovely, with their white, pink, or coral blossoms announcing the arrival of spring. ⑤ For fall color, the deep red of the Virginia willow makes a spectacular show in the native southern garden.
①________②________③________④________⑤________
Recognize informed opinion ( Underline or circle the phrase that acts as a clue ).
1) It seems clear that parents who would bring a young child to an R-rated movie are putting their own interests ahead of what’s best for the child.
2) Voters in America rejected the proposed rapid transit system connecting the southern and northern suburbs, possibly because of racial issues.
3) According to the city superintendent of schools, school uniforms lead to better behavior and fewer disruptions in the classroom.