A fact is a true statement Some facts

A fact is a true statement. Some facts never change. But some facts can change. A fact that does change: A fact that can change: Tennessee is a state. This food is hot.

An opinion is a statement that tells what someone thinks. Opinions can also can change.

Can you tell if the following statements are facts or opinions? Let’s practice.

Every year except leap year has 365 days.

Oops! That statement is a fact.

Correct! That statement is a fact.

French fries taste better with ketchup.

OOPS! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.

Correct! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.

Maple, oak, and pine are types of trees.

OOPS! That statement is a fact. OH…NUTS!

Correct! That statement is a fact. You’re doing GREAT!

The temperature outside is 20 degrees.

Correct! That statement is a fact. Watch Out! You’re getting hot!

OOPS! That statement is a fact. Watch Out! You’re getting cold!

Computers are the best invention ever!

OOPS! That statement is an opinion …but I’d have to agree with it!

Correct! That statement is an opinion …and I’d have to agree with it!

I think I look terrible in orange.

OOPS! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think you look marvelous in orange.

Correct! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think you look marvelous in orange.

Mother is working in the garden.

OOPS! That statement is a fact. Get the idea?

Correct! That statement is a fact. Now you’re getting the idea!

Pizza is the best tasting food.

OOPS! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think burgers are best.

Correct! That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think burgers are best.

Soccer and tennis are both sports.

OOPS! That statement is a fact.

Correct! That statement is a fact.

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