Fact and Opinion

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The latest poll shows a marked increase in student dissatisfaction.

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Fact

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Governments must invest more in the environment.

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Opinion

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Nine out of ten who completed the survey answered the questions correctly. Options: Fact, Opinion

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Fact

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The professor argues that the effect of carbon emissions on the surrounding environment will only get worse.

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Opinion

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According to the latest survey, families are purchasing more household items on credit.

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Fact

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Which of the following statements is a fact? Makati is the best city in Metro Manila., Makati City is the business capital of the Philippines., All cities in the Philippines should be like Makati City., The standard for excellence in administration must be Makati City.

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Makati City is the business capital of the Philippines.

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Which of the following statements is an opinion?

• The most beautiful planet is Neptune.
• The planet closest to the sun is Mercury.
• The sun is the center of the solar system.
• The planet with the greatest number of moons is Saturn.

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The most beautiful planet is Neptune.

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The following statements describe a fact, except:

• A thing known or proven to be true
• A statement that has an element of preference
• The truth about events as opposed to interpretation
• A piece of information presented as having objective reality

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A statement that has an element of preference

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The following statements describe an opinion, except:

• A statement of advice
• A view or judgment about a particular matter
• A truth known by actual experience or observation
• The beliefs or views of a number of people about a particular thing

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A truth known by actual experience or observation

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Which of the following is true about facts and opinions?

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Facts may be used to support an opinion.