Fact vs Opinion

Fact vs Opinion

Do you know the difference?

What is a fact?

...an event known to have happened or something known to have existed. It can be proven to be true or false.

Examples of facts:

1. Snakes are reptiles.
2. The earth is round.

What is an opinion?

... something that is believed to be true but might not be. This can be an attitude or judgment that cannot be proven true or false.

Examples:

1. The dog is cute.
2. This class is fun

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My mom is the best mom.

• Fact

• Opinion

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Bats can fly.

• Fact

• Opinion

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The sun is hot.

• Fact

• Opinion

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Football is fun to play.

• Fact

• Opinion

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Frogs can be green.

• Fact

• Opinion

Practice

1.Write down whether each example is fact or opinion.