Fact vs. 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.

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Is 'Everyone should make Valentine's Day cards' a fact or an opinion?

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Opinion

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Is 'Sunday is the best day of the week' a fact or an opinion?

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Opinion

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Is 'Some families eat turkey on Thanksgiving' a fact or an opinion?

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Fact

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Is 'Your birthday comes only one day a year' a fact or an opinion?

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Fact

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Is 'According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 45 million turkeys are cooked and eaten in the U.S. at Thanksgiving' a fact or an opinion?

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Fact

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Can opinions be based on feelings?

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Yes, opinions are often based on personal feelings or beliefs.

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Can facts change over time?

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Yes, facts can change as new evidence or information becomes available.

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Give an example of a fact.

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Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.