Fact and Opinion

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that is true and can be verified objectively.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty.

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Can a statement be both a fact and an opinion?

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Yes, some statements can contain both factual information and personal opinions.

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Example of a fact: 'Sharks are ocean animals.'

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This statement is true and can be verified.

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Example of an opinion: 'Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.'

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This statement reflects a personal preference.

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How can you tell if a statement is a fact?

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A statement is a fact if it can be proven true or false.

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How can you tell if a statement is an opinion?

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A statement is an opinion if it expresses a belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

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Is the statement 'Ms. Brown has 2 sisters' a fact or opinion?

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Fact.

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Is the statement 'In 1852, Franklin Pierce was greedy to expand U.S. influence' a fact or opinion?

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Both (it contains a fact and an opinion).

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What does it mean to verify a statement?

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To verify a statement means to check if it is true or false using evidence.