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

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

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

5. Every year except leap year has 365 days.

6. Correct! That statement is a fact.

7. French fries taste better with ketchup.

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

9. Maple, oak, and pine are types of trees.

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

11. Computers are the best invention ever!

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

13. I think I look terrible in orange.

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

15. Mother is working in the garden.

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

17. Pizza is the best tasting food.

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

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

20. Soccer and tennis are both sports.

21. OOPS! That statement is a fact.