Facts and Opinions

Read the following statements taken from a television advertisement.

1. If you really need help entertaining your young children at the beach this summer, you need to call Sandy Sitters to discuss the exciting and fun programs they offer for children.
2. Sandy Sitters is a group of responsible teenagers and young adults who enjoy playing games with young children to make money for college.
3. Each Sandy Sitter undergoes a complete background check and receives 80 hours of safety and emergency preparedness training.
4. Sandy Sitters will take your children to the beach for a wonderful day of safe fun and exciting games they will never forget.

Which statement expresses a fact?

• Statement 1

• Statement 2

• Statement 3

• Statement 4

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Read the following statements.

1. The PTV is designed to carry two people and their cargo on or off paved roads.
2. The PTV is the newest and best personal transportation vehicle on the market today.
3. Using solar energy, it will help travel up to 100 miles without being charged.
4. Contact a dealer near you to get your PTV today.

Which statement expresses an opinion?

• Statement 1

• Statement 2

• Statement 3

• Statement 4

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Read the following statement and determine whether it is a fact or an opinion.

Clothing styles change quiet frequently, but one distasteful style for teens that has stayed around much too long is saggy, baggy pants.

• Opinion

• Fact

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Read the following statement and determine whether it is a fact or an opinion.

This style of pants sags below the waistline and can show boxers or shorts worn underneath.

• Opinion

• Fact

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Determine whether the statement below is a fact or an opinion.

Designers cater to this offensive style for teens despite objections from various sources.

• Fact

• Opinion

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Determine whether the statement below is a fact or an opinion.

Starting as a means of appearing different, this style now has many teens looking totally alike.

• Opinion

• Fact

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Determine whether the statement below is a fact or an opinion.

Hopefully, teens will soon figure this out and find a less offensive way of displaying their individuality.

• Fact

• Opinion

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Determine whether the statement below is a fact or an opinion.

American citizens who are eighteen years or older can register to vote in the elections taking place this year.

• Fact

• Opinion

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Determine whether the statement below is a fact or an opinion.

Never has a political race been more crucial.

• Fact

• Opinion

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Determine whether the statement below is a fact or an opinion.

Both major candidates have been chosen by their respective parties.

• Opinion

• Fact

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