Fact and Opinion

NASCAR racing is not a real sport since you don’t use your muscles to compete.

• Fact

• Opinion

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According to the MLB rule book, there are nine innings in a game of baseball.

• Fact

• Opinion

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Basketball is the healthiest sport to play.

• FACT
• OPINION

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Earth is a planet where plants and animals can live.

• FACT
• OPINION

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Thomas Jefferson's face can be found on a nickel.

• FACT
• OPINION

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Athletes are role models and should conduct themselves accordingly in the public eye.

• Fact

• Opinion

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Choose the fact.

• Chocolate candy is the best desert.
• Everyone should eat peanut butter.
• George Washington was the first president of the United States

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Which of these statements is an opinion?

• “There are more people in China than in any other country.”

• “In 20 years, I believe Brazilian music will be the most popular music on Earth.”

• “I think there are only 48 states in the USA.”

• “Elaine is allergic to sushi. She doesn’t feel good when she eats it.”

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Can facts be untrue?

• Yes, they can.

• Yes, facts are always untrue.

• No, if something is untrue, then it is not a fact.

• No, both facts and opinions are always true.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinon?

• A fact can be proven (shown to be true). An opinion cannot.

• An opinion can be proven (shown to be true), a fact cannot.

• Facts are found in newspapers, opinions are not.

• Facts and opinions are not different.

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