Fact and Opinion

The video tutorial explains the difference between facts and opinions. Facts are objective statements that can be proven true or false, while opinions are subjective and influenced by personal feelings. The tutorial provides examples and tips for identifying biased words and qualifiers that indicate opinions. It includes practice exercises and a case study on Babe Ruth to help viewers distinguish between facts and opinions in various contexts.

What is a key characteristic of a fact?

• It is influenced by personal feelings.

• It cannot be verified.

• It can be proven true or false.

• It often contains biased words.

Which of the following words is an example of a biased word?

• Amazing

• Research

• Document

• Verify

What does a qualifier in an opinion express?

• An absolute, unwavering opinion

• A neutral statement

• A subjective feeling

• A fact that can be proven

Which sentence is a fact?

• Spinach might be healthy.

• Spinach does not taste good.

• Spinach is a source of protein and fiber.

• Spinach is the best vegetable.

What makes the sentence 'Scott's new phone is awesome' an opinion?

• It contains the biased word 'awesome'.

• It is objective and verifiable.

• It is a statement of fact.

• It can be proven with a receipt.

In the Babe Ruth paragraph, which statement is an opinion?

• Babe spent most of his career with the Yankees.

• Babe Ruth was born in Baltimore.

• He was the best baseball player of all time.

• He helped the Yankees win four World Series titles.

What is the significance of the word 'always' in the sentence about Babe Ruth?

• It indicates a fact.

• It makes the statement verifiable.

• It is a biased word.

• It is a qualifier expressing an opinion.