fact and opinion

A fact is a statement that is true and can be verified objectively, or proven.

• True
• False

An opinion, however, is a statement that holds an element of belief; it tells how someone feels. 

• True
• False

Sharks are ocean animals

• Opinion
• Fact

Elephants are the best animals.

• Fact
• Opinion

Zebras have stripes.

• fact
• opinion

Statements of opinion are statements that...

• cannot be proven.

• can be argued.

• can be supported with facts.

• All of these

Horses eat hay and oats.

• Fact
• Opinion

Chocolate milk tastes better than white milk.

• Fact
• Opinion

Spiders have 8 legs.

• Fact
• Opinion

More people own blue cars than pink cars.

• Fact
• Opinion