Fact vs. Opinion

Fact or Opinion

Fact

A fact is an objective piece of information that can be proven true or false. It can be verified with more than one piece of reliable evidence. You'll find facts in science, math, history, and everyday life. Here are some verifiable facts that are not up for debate because they can be proven with evidence.

Fact

Example

You need oxygen to survive.

Opinion

Unlike facts, opinions can't be verified.

Opinion

Example

My favorite color is blue

Multiple Choice

Luzon is the best

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

A computer needs electricity to run.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Those toys are very cute.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

The last month of the year is December.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Visayas is in the middle of Luzon and Mindaao

• Fact

• Opinion