Facts, Opinions, and Claims Practice

Which statement about facts and opinions is true?

• Facts are objective, while opinions are subjective.

• Facts are subjective, while opinions are objective.

• Opinions cannot be supported with facts.

• Both facts and opinions tend to be true.

Untested claims...

• are more reliable than facts.

• can always be proven true.

• cannot be proven true or false.

• are most often proven false.

Scientists have just discovered a new Hawaiian volcano called Kilauea.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Untested claim

• False claim

Kilauea is home to the most spectacular sights on Earth.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Untested claim

• False claim

Around 3 million people visit Kilauea each year.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Untested claim

• False claim

If you steal a rock from Kilauea, bad things will happen to you.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Untested claim

• False claim

A legend exists that claims the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes lives inside Kilauea.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Untested claim

• False claim

Many people believe the curse of Pele is real.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Untested claim

• False claim

The story of Pele’s curse was actually made up by park rangers, in order to prevent people from stealing volcanic rocks.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Untested claim

• False claim

You should not steal rocks from Kilauea — you should buy a souvenir instead.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Untested claim

• False claim