Fact and Opinion

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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 statement that reflects personal beliefs, feelings, or thoughts and cannot be proven true or false.

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Which sentence is a fact? 'The sky is blue.' or 'The sky is the best place to fly kites.'

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The sky is blue.

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Which sentence is an opinion? 'Cats are better than dogs.' or 'Cats are mammals.'

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Cats are better than dogs.

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What is an example of a fact?

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Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

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What is an example of an opinion?

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Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.

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How can you tell if a statement is a fact?

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You can verify it with evidence or research.

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How can you tell if a statement is an opinion?

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It expresses a personal belief or preference.

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Which sentence is a fact? 'Some birds can fly.' or 'Birds are the most beautiful animals.'

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Some birds can fly.

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Which sentence is an opinion? 'Math is the hardest subject.' or 'Math is a subject in school.'

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Math is the hardest subject.