Distinguishing Facts from Opinions

What is a fact?

• A fact is an opinion that varies from person to person.

• A fact is a belief that cannot be proven.

• A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

• A fact is a statement that is always false.

What is an opinion?

• A statement that can be proven true or false.

• A personal belief or judgment not based on proof.

• A scientific theory supported by evidence.

• A universally accepted fact.

Identify whether the statement is a fact or opinion: 'The Earth revolves around the Sun.'

• The Earth is flat.

• The Earth is a cube.

• Fact

• The Sun revolves around the Earth.

Identify whether the statement is a fact or opinion: 'Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.'

• Chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla.

• Chocolate ice cream is a healthy choice.

• Chocolate ice cream is the most popular flavor.

• opinion

Which of the following is a fact: 'Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius' or 'Cats are better than dogs'?

• Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius

• Water boils at 50 degrees Celsius

• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius

• Dogs are better than cats

Identify the opinion in the following statements: 'The movie was boring' or 'The movie was released in 2020.'

• The movie features a famous actor

• The movie was a box office hit

• The movie was boring

• The movie was directed by a well-known filmmaker

True or False: 'All students should wear uniforms' is an opinion.

• Wearing uniforms is a law for students.

• All students should wear uniforms is a fact.

• True

• Uniforms are mandatory for all students.

Which statement is a fact: 'The capital of France is Paris' or 'Paris is the most beautiful city in the world'?

• Paris is the largest city in Italy

• The capital of France is Berlin

• The Eiffel Tower is in London

• The capital of France is Paris

Identify whether the statement is a fact or opinion: 'Reading books improves vocabulary.'

• fact

• Vocabulary is not important for communication.

• Only certain genres of books improve vocabulary.

• Reading books is a waste of time.

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

• A fact is objective and verifiable; an opinion is subjective and based on personal beliefs.

• A fact can change over time; an opinion is permanent.

• A fact is always true; an opinion is always false.

• A fact is based on feelings; an opinion is based on evidence.