Fact or Opinion?
A fact is a true statement. Some facts never change. But some facts can change. A fact that can change: A fact that does change: Tennessee is a state. This food is hot.
An opinion is a statement that tells what someone thinks. Opinions can also can change.
Can you tell if the following statements are facts or opinions? Let’s practice.
Every year except leap year has 365 days. Fact Opinion
Oops! That statement is a fact.
Correct! That statement is a fact.
French fries taste better with ketchup. Fact Opinion
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. Fact Opinion
OOPS! That statement is a fact. OH…NUTS!
Correct! That statement is a fact. You’re doing GREAT!
The temperature outside is 20 degrees. Fact Opinion
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! Fact Opinion
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. Fact Opinion
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. Fact Opinion
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. Opinion Fact
an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. 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. Fact Opinion
OOPS! That statement is a fact.
Correct! That statement is a fact.
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