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EXERCISE

1 Look at the underlined words in the sentence.Then decide which of these

are facts (F) and opinions (O). Remember, facts can be proved or disproved.
a. These are the softest towels in the whole world!
b. Use these exercises and you will be 50% stronger in one week!
c. There has never been a tastier pizza!
d. Everyone loves the new family car!

2 A dvertisers use strong feeling words to persuade buyers. In each pair of

sentences, choose the one with the persuasive words.
a. You won’t find prices this low again. Buy today!
All our shoes are now on sale.
b. Buy a Car-Safe car seat for your child in case of accident.
Your child may not be protected without Car-Safe car seats.
c. All the cool kids in school will be wearing Hot Jeans.
Buy Hot Jeans so you’ll look nice at school.

3 L ook at the products below.Think of a persuasive sentence to go with

each product.You can use one of the 4 ways you have learned.
a. b.

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