Fact VS Opinions and Argumentative Essay Quiz

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.

How do we know that a fact is true?

• Many people believe it.

• Someone important or smart said it.

• I believe it, so it is true.

• There is evidence that shows it’s true.

What words are HINTS that it will be an opinion?

• Think

• Feel

• Should / Should Not

• All of the above

“Old journals and diaries tell us that many European settlers came to America to escape danger, hunger, and poverty, while others came to just to start a new life. Historical records show that some were even criminals, and were sent to the new world as punishment.” These sentences are examples of ...

• facts

• opinions

• facts and opinions

• sentences without facts or opinions

“The aquarium is the best place to go when it is hot outside. It has AC, you can get ice-cream, and you learn about animals while you cool down. It’s way better than the pool.” Which of the following statements is true about these sentences?

• These sentences are all opinions.

• These sentences are all facts.

• These sentences have facts and opinions.

• There are no facts or opinions in these sentences.

Which of these statements is a fact?

• “It is not healthy for boys and girls to play together.”

• “Sharks have existed for millions of years.”

• “It is not safe to have dogs in schools.”

• “Computers are confusing and hard to use.”

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.”

There are more head and spine injuries each year from cheerleading than all other sports combined.

• Fact

• Opinion

Spitting in your hand before you pick up a baseball bat gives you good luck.

• Fact

• Opinion

Choose the fact.

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