Which is Which?

A fact can best be described as

• 1. a short story that proves a point.

• 1. details that appeal to the senses.

• 1. something that can be proven to be true.

• 1. numbers or percentages that support your point.

An opinion can best be described as

• It can mean different things to different people.

• It can be proven.

• It is the universally accepted statement.

• It is presented with unbiased words

Mr. John is a very mean teacher; none of the students like him.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Neither (Fact or Opinion)

• Both (Fact & Opinion)

Which of these words tells you this statement is an opinion? “This newly elected leader brought a bold plan to the Presidency.”

• newly

• Presidency

• elected

• bold

Which of these words tells you this statement is a fact? “Statistically, women live longer than men.”

• live

• Statiscally

• longer

• than

Which of these phrases is an opinion?

• worked to support

• great leader for this century

• plan buildings

• community organizer

How do you know this is a fact? “Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa.”

• It tells information you can check.

• It tells about something special.

• It is about the topic.

• It uses the word really.

Nine out of ten who completed the survey answered the questions correct

• Both (Fact & Opinion)

• Fact

• Opinion

• Either (Fact or Opinion)

Which of the following words is the opinion word?

• verified

• record

• unfair

• prove

Which of the following words is the fact word?

• photographs

• think

• believe

• might