Fact and Opinion 01

What is a fact?

• A statement that can be proven true or false

• A belief held by many people

• A personal feeling or thought

• A statement that cannot be proven

• A statement based on emotions

What is an opinion?

• A statement that is always true

• A statement that can be proven with evidence

• A personal belief or judgment

• A scientific law

• A historical event

Which of the following is a fact?

• Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.

• The Earth orbits around the Sun.

• Dogs are better pets than cats.

• Math is the hardest subject.

• Summer is the most enjoyable season.

Which of the following is an opinion?

• Water freezes at 0°C.

• The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.

• Shakespeare wrote "Hamlet."

• Basketball is the most exciting sport.

• The human body has 206 bones.

Why can a fact be verified?

• Because it is based on personal experience

• Because it is widely accepted

• Because it is based on measurable evidence

• Because it is an idea or belief

• Because it is debatable

Which of these statements is an opinion?

• The Amazon rainforest is the largest in the world.

• Bananas contain potassium.

• Reading books is more fun than watching movies.

• The Pacific Ocean is the biggest ocean.

• Water boils at 100°C at sea level.

A fact must be : ... .

• Based on evidence and provable

• Something that most people agree with

• A belief held by experts

• An emotional response to an event

• Something written in a book

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an opinion?

• A) Can be influenced by emotions

• B) Cannot be proven

• C) Is the same for everyone

• D) Can be based on personal experiences

• E) May change over time

"Pizza is the most delicious food in the world." This statement is:

• A proven fact

• A scientific theory

• A hypothesis

• An opinion

• A historical fact

"The moon has no atmosphere." This statement is:

• A) A fact

• B) An opinion

• C) A rumor

• D) A belief

• E) A prediction