Fact v. 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 personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty.

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Example of a fact:

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The Earth revolves around the Sun.

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Example of an opinion:

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Chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream.

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What words indicate an opinion?

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Words like 'think', 'feel', 'should', and 'believe' often indicate an opinion.

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Is 'Snoot is a black cat' a fact or an opinion?

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Fact

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Is 'I think that Snoot is the cutest cat in the world!' a fact or an opinion?

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Opinion

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Is 'School is made up of teachers and students' a fact or an opinion?

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Fact

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Is 'Chocolate ice cream tastes better than vanilla' a fact or an opinion?

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Opinion

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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 verified with evidence.