Fact vs Opinion

What is an opinion?

• Something you can prove. 
• Someone's thoughts on a topic. 

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A giant tortoise can live to be 150 years old.

• fact
• opinion

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Valentine's Day is in February.

• fact
• opinion

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Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

• fact 
• opinion

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Sharks are scary ocean animals.

• fact 
• opinion

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Baseball is the best game ever played.

• Fact
• Opinion

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Basketball is the best sport ever

• fact
• opinion 

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The talent show will begin at 8 p.m.

• Fact
• Opinion

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Which of the following best describes an opinion?

•  Something that can be proven
• A person's thoughts or feelings about something
•  Making a good choice
• A person who can prove something

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Which of the following is an opinion?

• Jose won the race at field day.
• Gary was unhappy that his team lost.
•  Sheila woke up at 7:30 in the morning
• Todd is wearing a blue tie

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