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Fact or Opinion?Fact or Opinion?

• A factfact is a clear, straightforward description of s situation. Facts can be supported by evidence.

• An opinionopinion is a statement someone believes is true, but which others may argue is not true. An opinion is more of a judgment or a description.

Compare these two statements.

OPINION: The building is tall.

FACT: The building has 20 floors.

Distinguish fact from opinion.

Sam is an ugly dog.

Distinguish fact from opinion.

Charles is an excellent skier.

Distinguish between fact and opinion.

• These waters contain many tropical fish.

• Tropical fish are beautiful.• Tropical fish make wonderful

pets.• Tropical fish are expensive.• Aquariums are difficult to

keep clean.• Fish food costs me $20 per

week.• The color patterns of some

fish are designed to fool predators.

Distinguish between fact and opinion.

• Beyonce’ needs to be my baby’s momma.

• Destiny’s Child has released 3 albums.

• Destiny’s Child has sold millions of CD’s

• Beyonce’ has the biggest booty in the group.

• Beyonce’ left Destiny’s Child to begin a solo career.

Distinguish between fact and opinion.

• Ms. Palmer needs a perm.• Ms. Palmer needs a

dentist.• Ms. Palmer needs a

breath mint.• Ms. Palmer is homeless.• Ms. Palmer has 13

grandchildren.• Ms. Palmer was arrested

for loitering.

Distinguish between fact and opinion.

Directions:

State (3) three facts and (3) opinions about each of the three pictures below.

Distinguish between fact and opinion.

1. This cup of tea is too sweet.

2. This cup of tea contains 5 teaspoons of sugar.

3. The temperature in St. Louis today is 85 degrees.

4. It is too hot in St. Louis.

5. This is a 15 watt light bulb.

6. This light is very dim.

7. The military action was successful.

8. The enemy has surrendered.

9. She has the prettiest dress at the party.

10. Her dress was designed by Dolce & Gabanna.

Directions: Indicate whether each of the following statements is a fact or an opinion. Explain your answer.