Facts vs Opinion

Zoos should be closed and banned.

• Fact

• Opinion

According to data, Shibuya District is the busiest intersection in the world.

• FACT

• OPINION

Facts can be proven true or false, while opinion is a personal belief about a subject.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What are personal views based on emotions or feelings called?

• Facts

• Opinions

Statements that can be tested or measured to prove if they are true or not.

• Facts

• Opinions

The type of writing where the author sticks to telling the facts and does not express his or her personal feelings, views, judgement, or opinions.

• Objective

• Subjective

The type of writing where an author can be seen to be expressing his/her personal view.

• Objective

• Subjective

Fact or Opinion: "Deserts are actually defined by the amount of rainfall they receive rather than their temperature. Because of this, the largest desert in the world is actually Antarctica."

• Fact

• Opinion

Fact or Opinion: "I don't think Antarctica should be called a desert because it isn't hot."

• Fact

• Opinion

Is this a statement of fact?

There are 10 inches in a foot.

• Yes

• No