Fact and Opinion

What are the main differences between facts and opinions?

• A fact is usually true, while opinions are just beliefs.

• A fact is something that is true and supported by evidence while opinion is only a belief an expression of a person’s feelings.

• A fact is a belief, while an opinion is usually true and is important.

• A fact is an important piece of information while an opinion is not as important.

Which question can help you determine whether a statement is a fact or an opinion?

• Is this statement provable either true or false?

• Does this statement express an author’s personal belief, idea or feeling about a topic?

• Both of these

• Neither of these

Mom brought the new baby home from the hospital today. She only weighs 8 pounds and is wrapped in a light pink blanket. Mom said the baby might keep me from sleeping tonight. They think she is the prettiest baby ever born! I don't like the way she cries and screams for food.

Which sentence from the paragraph above is an OPINION?

• Mom brought the new baby home from the hospital today.

• They think she is the prettiest baby ever born!

• She only weighs 8 pounds and is wrapped in a light pink blanket.

• Mom said the baby might keep me from sleeping tonight.

Which of the following is a fact?

• I really enjoy the weekends.

• Friday is the best day of the week.

• All children watch television on Saturdays.

• There are seven days in a week.

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.

What is fact?

• A provable statement that can be shown to be true without any doubt

• A statement that can't be completely proven but it is supported by good reasons

• A statement that expresses a personal belief, idea, or feeling that is not provable.

• None of these

Giraffes are really interesting animals.

• Fact

• Opinion

Monkeys are cuter than koala bears.

• Fact

• Opinion

Alligators can live up to 100 years.

• Fact

• Opinion

Elephants are the best animals.

• Fact

• Opinion