Fact and opinion

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a statement that reflects someone's beliefs, feelings, or thoughts and cannot be proven true or false.

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Give an example of a fact.

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The Earth revolves around the Sun.

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Give an example of an opinion.

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Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.

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What is an opinion keyword?

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An opinion keyword is a word that indicates a personal belief or feeling, such as 'feel', 'think', or 'believe'.

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True or False: A fact is something that can be verified.

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True

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True or False: An opinion is based on personal feelings.

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True

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Which of the following is a fact? 'Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius' or 'I think summer is the best season'?

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'Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius' is a fact.

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Which of the following is an opinion? 'Cats are better than dogs' or 'The sky is blue'?

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'Cats are better than dogs' is an opinion.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is based on personal beliefs and cannot be proven.

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