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Fact 0r Opinion?. Fact or Opinion?. A fact is a clear, straightforward description of s situation. Facts can be supported by evidence. An opinion 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.
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Fact or Opinion? • A fact is a clear, straightforward description of s situation. Facts can be supported by evidence. • An opinion 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. Directions: Indicate whether each of the following statements is a fact or an opinion. Explain your answer. • This cup of tea is too sweet. • This cup of tea contains 5 teaspoons of sugar. • The temperature in St. Louis today is 85 degrees. • It is too hot in St. Louis. • This is a 15 watt light bulb. • This light is very dim. • The military action was successful. • The enemy has surrendered. • She has the prettiest dress at the party. • Her dress was designed by Dolce & Gabanna.