Fact vs. Opinion
Can you tell the difference between a fact and an opinion?
Goal:
Goal:
Let’s practice deciding whether something is a fact or an opinion. Remember, an opinion is what someone thinks or how someone feels. Facts are true and can be proven. Read each question and find the statement that answers the question.
Which sentence is a fact?
- Jellyfish are the weirdest animals.
- I think snakes are slimy.
- Frogs are amphibians.
Amphibians live part of their life in the water and part on land. Many scientists have studied this. It’s a fact!
Amphibians live part of their life in the water and part on land. Many scientists have studied this. It’s a fact!
Amphibians live part of their life in the water and part on land. Many scientists have studied this. It’s a fact!
Which sentence is an opinion?
- Benjamin Franklin did many electricity experiments.
- Everyone should drive electric cars.
- Electricity travels at the speed of light.
The word “should” is an opinion word. The other two examples are facts.
The word “should” is an opinion word. The other two examples are facts.
The word “should” is an opinion word. The other two examples are facts.
Which sentence is a fact?
- I think there are aliens living on Mars.
- Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
- Mars might have had water once.
Mercury is first, Venus is second, and Earth is third. Many scientists have done experiments to prove this fact.
Mercury is first, Venus is second, and Earth is third. Many scientists have done experiments to prove this fact.
Mercury is first, Venus is second, and Earth is third. Many scientists have done experiments to prove this fact.
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