Facts vs Opinions

How do opinions differ from facts?

• Opinions can change over time.
• Facts are subjective and based on personal beliefs.
• Opinions are the same for everyone.
• Facts can vary from person to person.

What distinguishes an opinion from a fact?

• Opinions are objective and verifiable.
• Facts are based on personal beliefs.
• Opinions are supported by evidence.
• Facts are objective and do not vary.

Which of the following is NOT an opinion?

• Pluto is really cool
• Dogs are awesome
• Watts is statistically dangerous
• Kobe is the GOAT

Opinions are often

• based on facts
• based on feelings and experiences
• based on rigorous research
• based on objective and verifiable data

Which statement is a fact rather than an opinion?

• Chocolate tastes better than vanilla

• Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world

• Summer is the best season

• Cats are better pets than dogs

What is a characteristic of a fact?

• It changes depending on a person's experience

• It can be proven true or false

• It is based on personal feelings

• It varies from one culture to another

Which option is an example of an opinion?

• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius

• The Earth orbits the sun

• Reading is more educational than watching TV

• Photosynthesis occurs in plants

Which statement is a fact?

• Strawberries are the tastiest fruit.

• The human brain is more powerful than any computer.

• Everyone should get at least 8 hours of sleep.

• The Nile River is the longest river in the world.

Which statement is a fact?

• Summer vacations are more fun than winter vacations.

• The heart is an organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

• Chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla ice cream.

• People should not watch television.

Which of the following statements is based on personal opinion?

• The sun rises in the east

• Science is more interesting than history

• Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius

• Gravity pulls objects towards the earth