1. FACT VS. OPINION FACT VS. OPINION
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What is a fact?
A fact is something that can be proven true (or false).
A fact can be verified by observation, research, witnesses or documents.
A fact is objective, states reality or truth, and does not use biased words.
Example: A snake is a reptile with no legs.

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What is an opinion?
An opinion is something believed to be true but might not always be true.
An opinion is someone’s judgment, feeling, belief, or attitude about something.
An opinion is subjective, interprets reality, and often uses biased words.
Example: Vegetarian meals are the most healthy meals to eat.

4. Identifying Biased Words
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Identifying Biased Words
Here are words to look for when determining whether something is a fact or opinion:
Never
Should (not)
Always
Probably
Best
Good
Worst
Bad
Most
Believe
Least
Think
Must (not)
Favorite
Also, adjectives that show a judgment or feeling like awesome, disgusting, exciting or terrible for example.

5. Fact or Opinion? The U. S. Constitution is an amazing document.
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Fact or Opinion?
The U. S. Constitution is an amazing document.
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OPINION
The U. S. Constitution is an amazing document. In this sentence the word “amazing” is a biased word. Amazing to whom? Some people might think the Constitution is amazing, and others may not. The author has made a personal judgment about the document that cannot be proven true.

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Fact or Opinion?
Coffee sales in the USA have risen over the past two decades.
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FACT
Coffee sales in the USA have risen over the past two decades. The claim in this sentence that coffee sales have increased over the past two decades can be proven by researching the claim and documentation of coffee sales over the past 20 years.

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Fact or Opinion?
George Washington was one of the greatest military leaders in world history.
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FACT AND OPINION
George Washington was one of the greatest military leaders in world history. George Washington was a military leader. That is a fact that can be proven by documents, research, and witness accounts. However, that General Washington was “one of the greatest” is a judgment by the author and therefore, an opinion. When both fact and opinion are present in a sentence, then the entire sentence becomes an opinion even though it contains some truth or facts.

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Fact or Opinion?
___ A hammer is more useful than a screwdriver. ___ It is always good to tell the truth. ___ The fastest land dwelling creature is the cheetah. ___ Spiders are useful for killing insect, but they’re disgusting. ___ Oranges contain both calcium and vitamin C. ___ It is wrong for people to buy alcohol for minors. ___ It is illegal for people to buy alcohol for minors.

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Fact or Opinion?
_O_ A hammer is more useful than a screwdriver. _O_ It is always good to tell the truth. _F_ The fastest land dwelling creature is the cheetah. _O_ Spiders are useful for killing insect, but they’re disgusting. _F_ Oranges contain both calcium and vitamin C. _O_ It is wrong for people to buy alcohol for minors. _F_ It is illegal for people to buy alcohol for minors.