For or Against: Recognizing Biases

Women are very sensitive compared to men. The statement becomes biased because of the words "ver sensitive."

It's wise to weigh both the advantages and disadvantages of spending too much time playing mobile games. The sentence is not biased.

Filipinos are the best English speakers all throughout Asia. The word "best" does not make the sentence biased. 

By giving aid to his people, the governor becomes the only hero to his constituents so even if we don't know him yet, we must admire him too. There is no bias at all in this sentence. 

Divorce of parents always tears children's self-esteem. The phrase "always tears" can create bias in this sentence. 

Love is the most powerful force that spins the earth. The phrase "most powerful" makes the sentence biased.

Men are better drivers than women all the time. Only the word "better" makes the sentence biased.

Elderly people are no longer productive at work. The phrase "no longer" makes the sentence biased.

Chubby kids are prone to getting sick so they must not join any sports activity. To avoid bias, the chubby kids must also be given a chance to join sports activities as long as they're willing and healthy during that time.

Marrying at an early age is a disgrace. There is no bias in this sentence.

Read the given text and identify the idea that the author favors. Write the word FOR beside the topic if the author is biased towards it. If not, write AGAINST beside it. Copy first the topic/word then type in small letters only.  (1 pt. each)

1. Dogs and cats are commonly domesticated animals and they're fun to play with during summer. However, dogs are a better choice for they are fun to play with, and they can be trained as service dogs to help humans. Cats, on the contrary, can only serve as house pets.

ANSWER: 

dogs - ?

cats - ?

2. When she goes out for a beach escapade, Swane likes bringing soda better than juice. She prefers soda because it is not too sweet, unlike juice. Though juice tastes good, soda has this acidity that makes you burp.

ANSWER:

soda - ? 

juice - ?

3. Jeepneys have been one of the main modes of transport in the Philippines. They are also the livelihood source of many Filipinos, However, they often cause road congestion and traffic jams. Also, they are obsolete that may compromise the safety of the passengers, and may pose a threat to the environment. As such, these jeepneys do not meet the standard of modernization of a public utility vehicle. With these, phasing them out appears to be a much better choice.

ANSWER:

phase out jeepneys - ?

retain jeepneys - ?

SELF-CHECK: Answer the next two questions in at least two sentences. (2 pts. each)

Do the three paragraphs show bias?

SELF-CHECK 

Are you in favor of how the author presented the topic/s? Why? Why not?