Identifying Facts and Opinions

What is a fact?

• A statement that can be proven to be true or false

• A personal opinion that cannot be proven

• A fictional story created for entertainment

• A feeling or belief that may or may not be true

Answer explanation

A fact is a statement that can be proven to be true or false. It is based on evidence and can be verified through observation or research.

Which of the following is a fact: 'The sun rises in the east' or 'Pizza is the best food'?

• The sun rises in the west

• Pizza is the worst food

• The sun rises in the east

• The moon rises in the east

Answer explanation

The fact that the sun rises in the east is correct. This choice aligns with the statement given in the question.

Identify the fact in the following statement: 'Dogs are loyal animals.'

• Dogs are not loyal animals.

• Cats are more loyal than dogs.

• Loyalty is not a characteristic of dogs.

• Dogs are loyal animals.

Answer explanation

The fact in the statement is that 'Dogs are loyal animals.' This choice correctly states that dogs are loyal animals.

What is an opinion?

• A scientific fact that can be proven

• A statement that is based on evidence and research

• A personal belief or judgment about something

• A piece of information that is widely accepted as true

Answer explanation

An opinion is a personal belief or judgment about something.

Which of the following is an opinion: 'Isaac believes that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius' or 'Sarah thinks that ice cream is delicious'?

• The Earth is flat

• Water boils at 200 degrees Celsius

• Sarah thinks that ice cream is disgusting

• Sarah thinks that ice cream is delicious

Answer explanation

The statement 'Ice cream is delicious' is an opinion because it expresses a personal preference. It is the correct choice because it is subjective and cannot be proven true or false.

Identify the opinion in the following statement: 'The best movie of all time is Titanic.'

• The worst movie of all time is Titanic.

• Titanic is not a popular movie.

• Titanic is an average movie.

• Titanic

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Titanic' because it is identified as the best movie of all time in the statement.

Read the following statement: 'During a debate, John said, 'The Earth is flat.' Is this a fact or an opinion?

• Depends on the person

• Opinion

• Undetermined

• Fact

Answer explanation

The statement 'The Earth is flat' is an opinion because it is not supported by scientific evidence.

Read the following statement: 'John believes that the best color is blue.' Is this a fact or an opinion?

• opinion

• fact

• green

• yellow

Answer explanation

The statement 'The best color is blue.' is an opinion because it expresses a personal preference.

Identify the fact in the following statement: 'The Eiffel Tower is located in which city?'

• London

• New York City

• Tokyo

• Paris

Answer explanation

The fact in the statement is that 'The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris.' This is the correct choice.

Identify the opinion in the following statement: 'John believes that soccer is the most exciting sport.'

• Soccer is the most popular sport.

• Soccer is the most boring sport.

• Opinion

• Soccer is the most dangerous sport.

Answer explanation

The opinion in the statement is 'Soccer is the most exciting sport.' It highlights the correct choice, which is 'Opinion.'