Fact vs. opinion

Nine out of ten who completed the quiz answered the questions correctly.

• Fact

• Opinion

Which of the following statements is a fact?

• Makati is the best city in Metro Manila.

• Makati City is the business capital of the Philippines.

• All cities in the Philippines should be like Makati City.

• The standard for excellence in administration must be Makati City.

The effect of carbon emissions on the surrounding environment will only get worse.

• Fact

• Opinion

Governments must invest more in the environment.

• Fact

• Opinion

The latest poll shows a marked increase in student dissatisfaction.

• Fact

• Opinion

According to the latest survey, families are purchasing more household items on credit.

• Fact

• Opinion

The following statements describe a fact, except:

• A thing known or proven to be true

• A statement that has an element of preference

• The truth about events

• A piece of information presented as having objective reality

Which of the following is true about facts and opinions?

• Facts and opinions are the same.

• Opinions may be considered as facts.

• Facts may be used to support an opinion.

• Opinions can make facts false or irrelevant.

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

• The most beautiful planet is Neptune.

• The planet closest to the sun is Mercury.

• The sun is the center of the solar system.

• The planet with the greatest number of moons is Saturn.

The following statements describe an opinion, except:

• A statement of advice

• A view or judgment about a particular matter

• A truth known by actual experience or observation

• The beliefs or views of a number of people about a particular thing