Name: _________________________ Score: _____________
Grade/Section: __________________ Date: ______________
Directions: Analyze the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. This refers to an author’s expression of his/her own opinion on a particular issue without examining and presenting enough evidences.
a. bias
b. judgement
c. objective
d. subjective
2. Which of the following factors influences a person’s bias?
a. evidences
b. experiences
c. facts
d. reality
3. All of the following statements are true about bias, EXCEPT:
a. presenting both sides of the issue
b. telling only a part of the issue at hand
c. putting across an unfair or one-sided opinion.
d. being subjective as opposed to being objective
4. Which of the statements below helps a person determine the author’s biases?
a. Use of diction and evidence
b. Use of credentials
c. Use of personal thoughts
d. Use of words
5. “Fathers are always responsible in making decisions than mothers.”
a. always
b. decision
c. making
d. responsible
6. “Pageants are amazing platforms that promote different advocacies such as women empowerment, child protection, and environmental
conservation.” Which of the words below makes the statement biased?
a. amazing
b. conservation
c. different
d. protection
7. “To have a vaccine for COVID-19 before the opening of classes on August 24, 2020 is unbelievable.” What word makes the sentence biased?
a. before
b. opening
c. unbelievable
d. vaccine
8. “Buying a brand new android cellphone is a waste of money.” Which of the words in the statement shows bias?
a. brand new
b. buying
c. money
d. waste
9. Which of the following statements is an example of unbiased writing?
a. Filipinos are the best singers in the world.
b. High school dropouts will not be successful in life.
c. Asian people have a diverse and rich cultural heritage.
d. Students who are good in Science and Math are brainy.
10. Which of the following statements expresses bias?
a. The Earth rotates on its own axis.
b. Jose Rizal is our country’s national hero.
c. Putting rubbing alcohol is the best way to kill bacteria and viruses.
d. COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus.
11. What particular technique is used which is intended to make consumers accept or approve something without looking closely at
evidences?
a. advertisement
b. commercial
c. announcement
d. propaganda
12. What type of propaganda uses appealing phrases which are closely associated with highly valued concepts and beliefs but without offering
supporting information or reason?
a. card stacking
b. glittering generalities
c. name-calling
d. soft soap
13. What propaganda technique is intended to damage the image of the competitor by using names that evoke fear or hatred such as ”racist”,
dictator, and communist?
a. card stacking
b. glittering generalties
c. name-calling
d. nplain folks
14. Which propaganda technique presents a negative quality of a person, entity, object, or value to discredit it and make other option more
acceptable?
a. loaded words
b. plain folks
c. simplification
d. transfer
15. What propaganda technique is used in the statement, “Things are go better with Coke”?
a. card stacking
b. glittering generalities
c. name-calling
d. plain folks
16. What propaganda technique is commonly used in the world of advertising because buyers are on the lookout for real experiences?
a. card stacking
b. name-calling
c. plain folks
d. soft soap
17. “I love visiting you folks in the city because people are wholesome, hardworking, and family-centered.” Which propaganda technique is
used in the statement?
a. glittering generalities
b. name-calling
c. plain folks
d. soft soap
18. Which propaganda technique attempts to influence an audience by using words with strong emotional appeal or may also portray
stereotype that cannot be supported by concrete evidences?
a. bandwagon
b. card stacking
c. loaded words
d. simplification
19. “A superstar mother talks about her experience of using the diaper that she prepares for her baby and the advantages of using it.” What
propaganda technique is used in the situation?
a. loaded words
b. simplification
c. testimonial
d. transfer
20. What propaganda technique is used by drug manufacturers in their advertisements that seems to hide the possible harmful side effects of
their products?
a. card stacking c. plain folks
b. name-calling d. soft soap
