A FACT can be proven to be true. proofevidence If you can find proof, or evidence for a sentence, then it is a FACT.
Look at this sentence: Can it be proven? How? Rabbits are mammals. You could look in a dictionary or encyclopedia, and find PROOF that the sentence states a fact.`
George Washington was the first president of the United States. Can this be proven? How?
An OPINION is what someone believes or how they feel it cannot be proven true or false. George Washington was the best president ever.
Opinion Signal Words good better best worst funniest happiest always usually everyone all easiest greatest thinks
Can you tell if the following statements are facts or opinions? Let’s practice.
Every year except leap year has 365 days.
Oops! That statement is a fact.
Correct! That statement is a fact.
French fries taste better with ketchup.
OOPS! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.
Correct! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.
Maple, oak, and pine are types of trees.
OOPS! That statement is a fact. OH…NUTS!
Correct! That statement is a fact. You’re doing GREAT!
The temperature outside is 20 degrees.
Correct! That statement is a fact. Watch Out! You’re getting hot!
OOPS! That statement is a fact. Watch Out! You’re getting cold!
Computers are the best invention ever!
OOPS! That statement is an opinion …but I’d have to agree with it!
Correct! That statement is an opinion …and I’d have to agree with it!
I think I look terrible in orange.
OOPS! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think you look marvelous in orange.
Correct! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think you look marvelous in orange.
Mother is working in the garden.
OOPS! That statement is a fact. Get the idea?
Correct! That statement is a fact. Now you’re getting the idea!
Pizza is the best tasting food.
OOPS! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think burgers are best.
Correct! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think burgers are best.
Soccer and tennis are both sports.
OOPS! That statement is a fact.
Correct! That statement is a fact.