Distinguishing Facts from Opinions

A fact is an opinion that varies from person to person.

A fact is a belief that cannot be proven.

A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

A fact is a statement that is always false.

A statement that can be proven true or false.

A personal belief or judgment not based on proof.

A scientific theory supported by evidence.

A universally accepted fact.

The Earth is flat.

The Earth is a cube.

Fact

The Sun revolves around the Earth.

Chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla.

Chocolate ice cream is a healthy choice.

Chocolate ice cream is the most popular flavor.

opinion

Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius

Water boils at 50 degrees Celsius

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius

Dogs are better than cats

The movie features a famous actor

The movie was a box office hit

The movie was boring

The movie was directed by a well-known filmmaker

Wearing uniforms is a law for students.

All students should wear uniforms is a fact.

True

Uniforms are mandatory for all students.

Paris is the largest city in Italy

The capital of France is Berlin

The Eiffel Tower is in London

The capital of France is Paris

fact

Vocabulary is not important for communication.

Only certain genres of books improve vocabulary.

Reading books is a waste of time.

A fact is objective and verifiable; an opinion is subjective and based on personal beliefs.

A fact can change over time; an opinion is permanent.

A fact is always true; an opinion is always false.

A fact is based on feelings; an opinion is based on evidence.