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What is a fact?

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

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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.

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Which statement is a fact? 'The Earth revolves around the Sun.' or 'The Earth is the best planet.'

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The Earth revolves around the Sun.

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Which statement is an opinion? 'Cats are better than dogs.' or 'Cats are mammals.'

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Cats are better than dogs.

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What is an example of a fact?

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Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.

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What is an example of an opinion?

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Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.

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How can you tell if a statement is a fact?

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You can check 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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It expresses a personal belief or feeling.

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Which of these is a fact? 'The sky is blue.' or 'The sky is the most beautiful thing.'

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The sky is blue.

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Which of these is an opinion? 'Dogs are loyal.' or 'Dogs are the most loyal animals.'

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Dogs are the most loyal animals.

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