Fact or opinion

What is a fact?

• Something that can be proven to be true.

• It's what someone thinks, feels, or believes.

• It's something that you think may have happened.

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What is an opinion?

• It is something that can be proven to be true.

• It is something which happened, but has not be proven yet.

• It is what someone thinks, feels, or believes.

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Some examples of facts are:

• A bicycle has two wheels.

• Paris is a city in France.

• Fifth-grade teachers are nice.

• Everybody should have a computer.

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Check all the sentences that express opinions.

• A dictionary explains the meaning of words.

• A dog is man's best friend.

• Chile is located in South America.

• Everybody loves chocolate!

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There are sixty seconds in a minute.

• Fact

• Opinion

St. Patrick's day is celebrated on March 17th.

• Opinion

• Fact

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Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

• Opinion

• Fact

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Pink is a pretty color.

• Opinion

• Fact

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The capital city of Brazil is Brasilia.

• Fact

• Opinion

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She has 10 dogs and 5 cats.

• Fact

• Opinion