Fact, Opinion, and Assertion

The sun is also a star

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

• A fact is something that can be proven to be true or false, while an opinion is a type of fruit.

• A fact is something that can be proven to be true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

• A fact is a type of car, while an opinion is a type of building.

• A fact is a type of animal, while an opinion is a type of weather.

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Is the statement 'I believe chocolate ice cream is the best flavor' a fact or an opinion?

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Is the statement 'In my own point of view, dogs are the best pets' a fact or an opinion?

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Is the statement 'According to Almanac, the Earth is the third planet from the sun' a fact or an opinion?

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Math and English are two of the most important subjects.

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What are some words that can indicate a statement is an opinion?

• Based on, According to,

• Some opinion words include: believe, feel, think, like, love, hate, prefer, etc.

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What are some words that can indicate a statement is a fact?

• according to, based on

• I believe, I think, I would say,

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This means, it does not need to present any evidence, as long as it is true/fact.

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This is your personal judgement or view about an issue or topic.

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