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.

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What is an opinion?

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

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Which sentence is a fact? 'The sky is blue.' or 'The sky is the best color.'

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The sky is blue.

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Which sentence 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 boils at 100 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 verified or supported by evidence.

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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 sentence is a fact? 'The Earth revolves around the Sun.' or 'The Earth is the most beautiful planet.'

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The Earth revolves around the Sun.

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Which sentence is an opinion? 'Reading is important.' or 'Reading helps you learn.'

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Reading is important.

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