Fact and Opinion

Which statement is a FACT?

• July birthdays are the best.

• July is the 7th month of the year.

Which statement is an OPINION?

• China is located in Asia.

• China is the best country in Asia.

Which statement is a FACT?

• The prettiest parts of the Rocky Mountains are in the state of Wyoming.

• Wyoming is a state of U.S.A.

Which statement is an OPINION?

• Guavas are the most nutritious fruits.

• Guavas are rich in vitamin C.

Which statement is a FACT?

• Red shoes are better than white shoes.

• Tuesday comes after Monday.

Which of the following statements is a FACT?

• Dogs make better pets than cats.

• Labradors are the best dogs for hunting.

• Pomskies are a cross between a Pomeranian and Husky.

• Cats are smarter and more independent than dogs.

Which statement is a opinion?

• He was the most influential man to live in the 20th century.

• He won the Nobel Peace Prize.

• Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil rights leader in the 50s.

• There is a statue and bridge dedicated to him in the Gainsboro neighborhood of Roanoke, VA.

Which is an opinion?

• The NY Yankees are better baseball players than any other team.

• Babe Ruth played for both the Yankees and the Red Sox.

• Hank Aaron hit more homeruns during his career than Babe Ruth did.

• The first World Series was played in 1903.

Which of the following statements are FACTS?

• The word "soccer" originated in Great Britain.

• Soccer players are more fit than football players because the players run almost continuously from start to finish.

• The origins of the game of soccer can be traced to China over 2,000 years ago.

• Greenland is not allowed to be a part of FIFA because they are unable to grow the grass for regulation pitches.

Which of the following statements are FACTS?

• Virginia was named for England's "Virgin Queen," Elizabeth I.

• Jamestown, the first of the original 13 Colonies was founded for the purpose of silk cultivation.

• The major cash crop of Virginia is tobacco and many of the people who live there earn their living from the tobacco industry.

• Virginia has stronger public universities than any other state in the country.

• Virginia's long history makes it one of the most interesting states to study.