Fact and Opinion

Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between sentences that are facts and sentences that are fiction.

• A FACT can be proven to be true.• An OPINION is what someone

believes -it cannot be proven true or false.

Deciding if a sentence is a Fact

• If you can find proofproof, or evidenceevidence for a sentence, then it is a FACT.

Look at these sentences:

• 1. Rabbits are mammals.

• 2. George Washington was the first president of the United States.

• 3. The earth orbits the sun.

• 4. There are books in the library

Does the Author want you to believe that these sentences are facts?

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Rabbits ARE Mammals

• You could look in a dictionary or encyclopedia, and find PROOF that the sentence states a fact.

You decide - Fact or Opinion

• Elephants have four legs.

Fact Opinion Go On

You decide - Fact or Opinion

• Black is the best color for a dog.

Fact Opinion Go On

You decide - Fact or Opinion

• Many people have dogs for pets.

Fact Opinion Go On

Remember:

A FACT can be proven to be true.

An OPINION is what someone believes -it cannot

be proven true or false.

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RIGHT!!That was an Opinion

You could not find that fact in a dictionary or reference book

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Sorry, that was a FACT.

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That’s Right!

The sentence was a FACT.

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That’s Right!!

The sentences are facts. You can prove these sentences are TRUE by using an encyclopedia, a dictionary,

or your own experience.

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