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Fact and Opinion Pizza is the greatest! © Brent Coley 2008 | www.mrcoley.com vs.
FactA fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.- Pizza is a type of food.- California is a large state.- Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980.
OpinionAn opinion is what someone thinks, feels or believes.- Pepperoni pizza is delicious.- California is the best state.- Everyone should visit Mount St. Helens.
Practice TimeSee if you can determine if the following sentences are facts or opinions.
Is this a fact or opinion? SpongeBob SquarePants is a popular television show for children.
Is this a fact or opinion? Mr. Coley is a 5th grade teacher.
Is this a fact or opinion? Tovashal is the best school in the world.
Opinion –because it states what someone thinks, feels, or believes
Is this a fact or opinion? The Lord of the Rings was written by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Is this a fact or opinion? The Lord of the Rings is a great trilogy of books.
Opinion –because it states what someone thinks, feels, or believes
Is this a fact or opinion? Everyone should read The Lord of the Rings.
Opinion –because it states what someone thinks, feels, or believes
Is this a fact or opinion? In 2008, the Olympic Games were held in China.
Is this a fact or opinion? Olympic athletes train hard to prepare themselves for competition.
Is this a fact or opinion? Watching the Olympics is so much fun!
Opinion –because it states what someone thinks, feels, or believes
Is this a fact or opinion? Swimming is the most exciting sport in the Olympics.
Opinion –because it states what someone thinks, feels, or believes
Is this a fact or opinion? Some schools have iPods for students to use.
Is this a fact or opinion? iPods are very popular among teenagers.
Is this a fact or opinion? iPods can be used to listen to music, view pictures, and watch movies.
Is this a fact or opinion? Everyone needs an iPod.
Opinion –because it states what someone thinks, feels, or believes
Is this a fact or opinion? Apples are better than bananas.
Opinion –because it states what someone thinks, feels, or believes
Is this a fact or opinion? Bananas are a good source of potassium.
Is this a fact or opinion? Dogs are excellent pets.
Opinion –because it states what someone thinks, feels, or believes
Is this a fact or opinion? Dogs can be taught to do tricks.
Is this a fact or opinion? North America has the highest population of dogs in the world.
Is this a fact or opinion? Dogs are better pets than cats.
Opinion –because it states what someone thinks, feels, or believes