II.B. Directions: Identify whether each statement is a FACT or an OPINION. If the

sentence expresses a FACT, convert it into a statement that expresses an opinion.

Example:

Opinion Traveling in Asia is more fun than traveling in Europe

Fact The first trivia about Philippines is that the country is made up

of 7,641 islands.



Converted Version: If I am not mistaken, the first trivia about

Philippines is that the country is made up of 7,641 islands.



__________ 1. Nike is more useful than Adidas.

Converted Version: _____________________________________________

__________ 2. Watching someone dance is more entertaining than watching

someone sing.

Converted Version: _____________________________________________

__________ 3. To solve traffic, it is better to invest in subways and trains than in

road widening programs.

Converted Version: _____________________________________________

__________ 4. Mayon Volcano in Bicol is considered as the world’s most perfect

cone-shaped volcano.

Converted Version: _____________________________________________

__________ 5. The highest peak in the Philippines is Mt. Apo in Mindanao, standing

at 2,954 meters above sea level.

Converted Version: _____________________________________________

__________6. Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines. It is located

between Laguna and Rizal and measures 900 square kilometers.

Converted Version: _____________________________________________

__________ 7. The bell tower of Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte was an observation

post, used by Filipino fighters from different eras of the country’s colonial past.

Converted Version: _____________________________________________

__________ 8. I believe that the greatest president in the USA is Barack Obama.

Converted Version: _____________________________________________

__________ 9 Beethoven’s reputation as a virtuoso pianist is overrated.

Converted Version: _____________________________________________

__________ 10. Christianity was introduced as early as the 16th century with the

coming of Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.

Converted Version: _____________________________________________​