Understanding Facts and Opinions

Which of the following is a characteristic of a fact?

• It cannot be measured.

• It often uses adjectives like 'beautiful'.

• It is based on personal beliefs.

• It can be proven true.

What is a key indicator that a statement is an opinion?

• It remains constant over time.

• It uses signal words like 'should'.

• It can be verified by primary sources.

• It can be observed directly.

Which word in a statement suggests it might be an opinion?

• Measured

• Observed

• Best

• Equals

Why can't predictions be considered facts?

• They are always proven true.

• They can be verified immediately.

• They are based on past events.

• They are about future events.

What question can help determine if a statement is an opinion?

• Is it verified by data?

• Can it be measured?

• Does it make a prediction?

• Can it be observed?