Distinguishing Fact from Opinion

What is a fact?

• A theory that is widely accepted

• A personal belief or judgment

• Something that can be proven and exists

• A personal preference

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

• Dreams are meaningful

• The car color is red

• I think Mondays are boring

• Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor

What defines an opinion?

• It is a personal view or attitude

• It is a scientific fact

• It can be proven with evidence

• It is universally accepted

Which of these is a fact?

• There are 24 hours in a day

• Cats are better than dogs

• Vanilla is the best flavor

• Summer is the best season

Which statement is an opinion?

• Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius

• The Earth orbits the Sun

• That is a beautiful painting

• There are seven days in a week

Why can't opinions be proven?

• Because they are based on personal feelings

• Because they are universally accepted truths

• Because they are scientific facts

• Because they are always false