A fact is a true statement that can be shown to exist or have happened. But some facts can change. A fact that doesn’t change: Cities are full of buildings.

A fact that does change: Today it is sunny.

An opinion is a statement that tells what someone thinks. It’s a person’s personal view. She thinks life in the city is exciting, and the country is boring.

Can you tell if the following statements are facts or opinions? Let’s practice.

A city has many schools.

Oops! That statement is a fact.

Correct! That statement is a fact.

There is a lot to do in the country.

OOPS! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.

Correct! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.

An ambulance goes to the hospital.

OOPS! That statement is a fact.

Correct! That statement is a fact. You’re doing GREAT!

Life in the city is very expensive.

Correct! That statement is a fact.

OOPS! That statement is a fact.

Life in the city is exciting.

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 living in the country is boring.

OOPS! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.

Correct! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.

City life is dangerous.

OOPS! That statement is a fact.

Correct! That statement is a fact. Now you’re getting the idea!

The best place to live is the country.

OOPS! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.

Correct! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.

In a city there are a lot of people.

OOPS! That statement is a fact.

Correct! That statement is a fact.

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