News and Journalism Basics
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What is the main focus of information published in newspapers and broadcast on radio and television?

  • Journal
  • Main idea
  • Facts
  • News (correct)

In the context provided, which statement represents a fact?

  • It is abundant in marine life.
  • It lies about 230 kilometers from the Philippines. (correct)
  • The island is perfect for a security outpost.
  • Fishermen, soldiers, residents and foreigners all have a story to tell about Scarborough Shoal.

What should be valid and reasonable when identifying an opinion?

  • Source
  • Bias
  • Bases (correct)
  • Fallacies

Which element can ruin the friendship between countries, according to the text?

<p>Claims about an island (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What helps determine how true a statement is, according to the text?

<p>Facts and opinions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What activity is suggested as a way to differentiate between facts and opinions?

<p>Using thumbs up or thumbs down (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the text is the main point of the writer?

<p>Main idea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects actual things that are provable and measurable according to the text?

<p>Fact (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevance of the facts and opinions presented by the writer?

<p>They should align with the writer's main idea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of individuals are mentioned as having stories about Scarborough Shoal?

<p>Fishermen, soldiers, residents, and foreigners (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Chinese eventually do at Scarborough Shoal according to the text?

<p>Build a military post (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to further Chinese advancements over Filipinos according to the text?

<p>Harassments and advancements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point or idea of the writer based on the given information?

<p>Scarborough Shoal is rich in marine life. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is NOT relevant to the line 'What makes this small ring of reefs a piece of last slice of cake?'

<p>The island is perfect for a security outpost. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is relevant to the line 'These three main reasons on claiming the island ruined the friendship of Philippines and China'?

<p>When the dispute was brought to an international tribunal and the decision was ignored by China, this behavior started many other harassments and advancements of Chinese over Filipinos. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the writer's statement 'Philippines claims this as its territory because of its location' true?

<p>It lies about 230 kilometers from the Philippines. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what aspect of Scarborough Shoal contributes to the dispute between the Philippines and China?

<p>Strategic location near the Philippines. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did ignoring the international tribunal's decision worsen the relationship between the Philippines and China?

<p>It led to further advancements and harassments by China over Filipinos. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do supporting details in a text typically do?

<p>Support the main point or idea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of content is described as a personal belief or judgment that lacks proof?

<p>Opinion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the truthfulness of ideas be best determined?

<p>Facts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, where can statistics and data with unknown sources typically be found?

<p>Free Downloadable Apk Files for Android Apps and Games (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which website listed is most likely to provide information about geography and culture?

<p>KidsKonnect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Top 10 Must Know Facts About Bay Area Trust and Will Trials' would most likely be found on which website?

<p>California Inheritance Attorneys | Trust and Will Litigation Law Firm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the provided text, which activity includes a fact that can be verified?

<p>Activity 2, Statement 1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects an opinion rather than a fact?

<p>Activity 2, Statement 4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the text, which activity and statement both present facts?

<p>Activity 1, Statement 5 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement from Activity 1 is most likely to be considered an opinion?

<p>Statement 1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity has a statement that directly involves a dispute between two countries?

<p>Activity 2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity and statement from the text indicate a positive fact?

<p>Activity 1, Statement 3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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