1. Which of the following statement is bias?
a. COVID-19 has claimed millions of lives c. People who are good in Math are brainy
b. Filipinos are known for their hospitality d. All Asians look the same
2. Which is NOT a source of bias?
a. when the writer presents facts for support c. when the writer relies on incomplete information
b. when the writer relies on incomplete information d. when the writer wants to believe on what he/she is saying
3. When is an author credible and not bias?
a. when he shows favoritism c. when he gives false impression
b. when he alters information d. when he can prove using valid facts and materials
4. What does it mean to show bias?
a. to be angry c. to refuse to take a side
b. to favor one side or another d. to show knowledge
5. Which statement is NOT an example of author’s bias?
a. The #1 COVID-19 vaccine is Moderna’s vaccine
b. Astra Zeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is the best of all
c. Chinese COVID-19 vaccine Sinovac is 50.38% effective
d. The most effective COVID-19 vaccine is the one manufactured by Pfizer, Inc.and BioNTech.
6. Which of the underlined words in the statement help show the author’s bias?
My son’s girlfriend is very rude. She calls so late at night.
a. rude b. girlfriend c. calls d. night
7. Which statement shows a bias- free language?
a. Henry Sy was the only Chinese- Filipino business magnate who offered justifiable salary to Filipino workers.
b. All countries around the world are doing their best to stop the spread of the deadly virus.
c. Manny Pacquiao is the best Filipino philanthropist.
d. The Philippines fail to handle Covid-19 cases effectively.
8. Which of the underlined words in the statement help show the author’s bias?
Men are superior to women in any given field of work.
a. men b. superior c. women d. work
9. Which of the following statements best support the author’s bias?
a. Cellphones are students’ best friends
b. Cellphones are the students’ most important tool in learning.
c. Students became too techy and expert in using cellphones.
d. Too much screen time prohibits children from engaging in active play, read and play social board games.
10. Which of the underlined words help show the author’s bias?
Filipinos are the most hospitable Asians compared to other neighboring countries like Thailand.
a. Filipinos b. most hospitable c. compared d. neighboring