Distinguishing Facts and Opinions

Which of the following is an opinion?

• There are clouds in the sky.

• The sky is blue.

• I think it will rain.

• It has not rained this month.

Which of the following is an opinion?

• He has 2 brothers.

• I think he is nice to his brother.

• His brother is older than he is.

• He is an only child.

Which of the following is a fact?

• She sings very well.

• She sings in music class.

• She said she does not like to sing.

• She said she wants to be a singer.

Which of the following is an opinion?

• California is the best state to live in.

• Los Angeles is bigger than Newport Beach.

• We can see the ocean from our school.

• Our school is in Newport Coast.

Identify if the following statement is FACT or OPINION:

Babies generally start to talk between 18-24 months.

• Fact

• Opinion

Identify if the following statement is FACT or OPINION:

Italian is an easier language to learn than Spanish.

• Fact

• Opinion

Identify if the following statement is FACT or OPINION:

In Judaism, Rosh Hashanah is the festival of the New Year.

• Fact

• Opinion

Identify if the following statement is FACT or OPINION:

Smoke detectors can help save lives.

• Fact

• Opinion

Identify if the following statement is FACT or OPINION:

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is a government agency that is responsible for the control and suppression of infectious diseases.

• Fact

• Opinion

Identify if the following statement is FACT or OPINION:

The number of people who have high credit card debt is astonishing.

• Fact

• Opinion