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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty.

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Give an example of a fact.

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Water is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

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Give an example of an opinion.

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I believe that the Earth is flat.

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Why is it important to distinguish between fact and opinion?

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It helps us make informed decisions.

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How can distinguishing between fact and opinion help us?

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It helps us evaluate the credibility of information.

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What does it mean to evaluate information?

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To assess the reliability and truthfulness of the information.

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Can facts and opinions be the same?

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No, facts are based on evidence, while opinions are personal beliefs.

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Why might someone confuse fact and opinion?

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Because opinions can be presented as if they are facts.

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What is an example of a statement that is neither a fact nor an opinion?

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A question, such as 'What time is it?'

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