Pretest Fact vs Opinion

Which of the following best describes an opinion?

•  Something that can be proven
• A person's thoughts or feelings about something
•  Making a good choice
• A person who can prove something

Which of the following is an opinion?

• Jose won the race at field day.
• Gary was unhappy that his team lost.
•  Sheila woke up at 7:30 in the morning
• Todd is wearing a blue tie

Which of the following is a fact?

•  I received a 98% on the reading test
• Gary Paulsen is my favorite author.
•  I'm the smartest student in the 11th grade
• Reading is very easy

Which of the following statements are opinions?

• A. Rabbits are the smartest animals on earth.
• B. Rabbits eat carrots and green vegetables
• C. Rabbits are extremely messy
•  Both choices, "A" and "C" contain opinions.

Which statement is a FACT?

• Friday is the best day of the week.

• There are 7 days in a full week.

• Mondays are tough!

• We go to school every day.

Which statement is an OPINION?

• I always have candy in my lunch.

• There are many types of candy.

• Chocolate is one type of candy.

• Eating too much candy is not good for you.

Which is an OPINION about school?

• School is a place where you can learn.

• Third grade is the greatest grade is school.

• There are 4 third grade teachers.

• This year, school started in August.

Absolutely, Traslacion is one of my most favorite religious celebrations in the country.

• FACT

• OPINION

Thousands of devotees come to Quiapo to partake in the Traslacion, the procession to commemorate the transfer of the Black Nazarene image from Intramuros to Quiapo Church.

• FACT

• OPINION

The procession on the Feast of the Black Nazarene takes place every year on the 9th of January.

• FACT

• OPINION