Fact and Opinion

Fact and Opinion

Objective

Differentiate fact and opinion

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Understanding fact and opinion

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Opinions, unlike facts are neither true nor false. An opinion refers to a personal belief, attitude, value or judgement. It relates to how someone feels about something. Others may agree or disagree with an opinion, but they cannot prove or disprove it. This is what defines it as opinion.

opinion

A fact generally refers to something that is true and can be verified as such. That is, a fact is something that can be proven to be true by the use of evidence. Factual statements are true in all cases and for all people; in other words, facts are universal. Here are some examples of facts:

fact

Dogs are the best mammals in existence. Boracay is the most beautiful vacation spot in the Philippines. 2020 is the worst year ever.

opinion

- The sun is a star.

- Humans are mammals.

- Living things need air, food and water to survive.

fact

Examples

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​● He claimed that…

● It is the officer’s view that…

● I think that…

● Perhaps the suspect…

opinion

● The annual report confirms…

● Scientists have recently discovered…

● According to the results of the tests…

● The investigation demonstrated…

fact

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evaluation

Read each of the following statements. Then classify them into Facts and Opinions

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Multiple Choice

1. . Summer vacation is the happiest season for family outings.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

2. Marriage should be for everyone, including homosexual couples

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

3. I learned in grade school that the earth revolves around the sun.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

4. According to a survey, only 23% of Filipinos are able to go to college

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

5. Our Department of Health confirms that the covid-19 vaccines are effective

• Fact

• Opinion

Poll

6. I firmly believe that Jesus died to take away my sins and give me life everlasting

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

7. Vitamin C is one of the safest and most effective nutrients, medical experts say.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

8. GMA News is the top influencer on social media posts about covid-19, a study by BluePrint.PH showed.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

9. Angel Locsin is among Forbes Asia’s ‘Heroes of Philanthropy’ for her relief efforts and charity work.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

10. I find Eat Bulaga’s Bawal Judgmental segment very entertaining as well as very educational.

• Fact

• Opinion