Facts and Opinions

FACT AND OPINION

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WHAT IS A FACT?

A fact is something that is known or can be proven true. Examples: Characteristics, Dates, History, etc.

WHAT IS AN OPINION?

An opinion cannot be proven true. An opinion is a viewpoint, thought or statement.

FACTS

The capital of Oklahoma is Oklahoma City. There are 25 students in Ms. Theis' 3rd grade class. People use their legs to walk.

OPINIONS

Green is the best color! Running is so much fun! Zucchini is the best vegetable.

Is it a fact or is it an opinion?

START

question 1/6 - Film & music

There are 50 states in the United States.

OPINION

FACT

question 1/6 - film & music

Right answer!

YOU CAN PROVE THAT THERE ARE 50 STATES IN THE U.S.A.

question 2/6 - geography

SUPERMAN IS THE BEST SUPER HERO.

FACT

OPINION

question 2/6 - geography

Right answer!

This statement is one person's thought or viewpoint on Superman.

question 3/6 - History

STRAWBERRIES TASTE BETTER THAN BLUEBERRIES.

FACT

OPINION

question 3/6 - HISTORY

Right answer!

THIS STATEMENT CAN NOT BE PROVEN TRUE BECAUSE THIS IS SOMEONE'S BELIEF.

question 4/6 - science

THERE ARE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT.

FACT

OPINION

question 4/6 - science

Right answer!

YES! THIS IS KNOWN TO BE TRUE. THERE IS THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH, EXECUTIVE BRANCH, AND JUDICIAL BRANCH.

question 5/6 - sports

THE FOOTBALL GAME WAS BORING.

OPINION

FACT

question 5/6 - sports

Right answer!

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YOU'RE GREAT!

ERROR

Wrong answer!

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