Fact or Opinion Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between sentences that are facts and sentences that are fiction.

A FACT can be proven to be true A FACT can be proven to be true. An OPINION is what someone believes -it cannot be proven true or false.

Look at these sentences: 1. Rabbits are mammals. 2. George Washington was the first president of the United States. 3. The earth orbits the sun. 4. There are books in the library. Does the Author want you to believe that these sentences are facts or opinions? How do you know?

A FACT can be proven to be true. Remember: A FACT can be proven to be true. An OPINION is what someone believes -it cannot be proven true or false.

Read the sentences and decide if they are fact or opinion.

Lawyers are rich. Previous Slide Next Question

Great. Good job. This is an overgeneralization Great! Good job. This is an overgeneralization. Also, one person’s definition of “rich” may be different from another person’s. Back to the Quiz

Governments should not use the death penalty to punish criminals. Previous Slide Next Question

Great! Good job. “Should” is a word that often shows that the sentence is an opinion. Back to the Quiz

The U.S. government is the largest government in the world. Previous Slide Next Question

Great. Good job. This is a fact because “largest” can be measured Great! Good job. This is a fact because “largest” can be measured. We can count how many people work for the U.S. government and how much money the U.S. government spends. Back to the Quiz

An office desk has 400 times more bacteria than a toilet. Previous Slide Next Question

Great. Good job. We can check research to see if this is true Great! Good job. We can check research to see if this is true. After we check the research, we can answer “yes” or “no.” In other words, we can verify or prove this. Back to the Quiz

Golf is more relaxing than soccer. Previous Slide Next Question

Great. Good job. Relaxing is an adjective that is an opinion Great! Good job. Relaxing is an adjective that is an opinion. For example, What I think is relaxing, you may think is boring. Back to the Quiz

Mexico is the best place for a winter vacation. Previous Slide Next Question

Great. Good job. “Best” is the superlative of good Great! Good job.“Best” is the superlative of good. One person’s definition of “good” may be different from another person’s. Back to the Quiz

Chicago is the third largest city in the U.S. Previous Slide Next Question

Great. Good job. This is a fact because “largest” can be measured Great! Good job. This is a fact because “largest” can be measured. We can prove this. Back to the Quiz

People should not be allowed to get tattoos until they are 18 years old. Previous Slide Next Question

Great! Good job. “Should” is a word that often shows that the sentence is an opinion. Back to the Quiz

It is illegal to smoke cigarettes in public places in Chicago. Previous Slide Next Question

Great. Good job. We can check the law to see if this is true Great! Good job. We can check the law to see if this is true. We can verify this. Back to the Quiz

High school students should wear uniforms. Previous Slide Next Question

Great! Good job. “Should” is a word that often shows that the sentence is an opinion. Back to the Quiz

Eating a vegetarian diet is the best way to stay healthy. Previous Slide Next Question

Great! Good job. Best is the superlative of good. Good is an opinion. Back to the Quiz

Smoking should be banned in public places. Previous Slide Next Question

Great! Good job. “Should” is a word that often shows that the sentence is an opinion. Back to the Quiz

93% of all greeting cards are purchased by women. Previous Slide Next Question

Great! Good job. We can check the research and verify this percentage. Back to the Quiz

The U.S. government is too large. Previous Slide Next Question

Great. Good job. One of the meanings of too is that there is a problem Great! Good job. One of the meanings of too is that there is a problem. I may think something is a problem, but you might disagree. Back to the Quiz

Security alarms are the most effective way to protect homes from burglaries. Previous Slide Next Question

Great! Good job. The adjective effective is an opinion. Back to the Quiz

It is best to get married when you are 30 years old or older. Previous Slide Next Question

Great! Good job. Best is the superlative of good. Good is an opinion. Back to the Quiz

Medical marijuana should be legal. Previous Slide Next Question

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Americans are fat. Previous Slide Next Question

Great! Good job. This is an overgeneralization. Back to the Quiz

The Nile River splits into the White Nile and Blue Nile in Sudan. Previous Slide Next Question

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The single life is better than married life. Previous Slide Next Question

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Pets improve your life. Previous Slide Next Question

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One study shows that heart attack survivors who have pets live longer than those who do not. Previous Slide Next Question

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Soccer is a much more interesting game to play than golf. Previous Slide Next Question

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A nurse is busy. Previous Slide Next Question

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John F. Kennedy's rocking chair was sold for $453,500. Previous Slide Next Question

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You are cute. Previous Slide Next Question

Great! Good job. (You are cute though!) Back to the Quiz

When there is no pet in the home 33% of children have allergies, but if there is a pet in the home only 19% of the children have allergies. Previous Slide Back to the Beginning

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