Fact or 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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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 ice cream is the best flavor.

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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 or data.

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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 reflects personal feelings or beliefs.

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Is the statement 'Libraries are too quiet' a fact or an opinion?

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Opinion

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Is the statement 'Black bears have been known to break into vehicles looking for food' a fact or an opinion?

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Fact

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Which is a fact: 'It takes about 27 days for the moon to travel around the earth' or 'Sometimes the moon looks like a face when it is full'?

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It takes about 27 days for the moon to travel around the earth.

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What does it mean to verify a fact?

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To verify a fact means to check its accuracy using reliable sources.