Facts and Opinions

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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There seems to be too much standardized testing in public schools.

• Fact
• Opinion

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The costs of medical care increases every year.

• Fact
• Opinion

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Vegetarians are healthier than people who eat meat.

• Fact
• Opinion

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It is illegal to yell out “Fire” in a crowded movie theater.

• Fact
• Opinion

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Determine whether the following statement is a fact, opinion or both: Ancient Egyptians believed the heart was the center of emotion and intelligence. During mummification, they removed the brain entirely from bodies.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Both

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Wednesday is one of the most commonly misspelled English words; another is February.

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• Opinion

• Both

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If you read a lot, you will never have spelling problems.

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• Opinion

• Both

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Friends who have good hearts are better than friends who have clear heads.

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• Opinion

• Both

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About one-fourth of the U.S. population is or has been poor for at least a year.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Both

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