Fact and Opinion

**Direction:** Read each statement and then determine whether it is a fact or opinion. Explain your answer.

1. George Washington was the first President of the United States under the Constitution.
- Fact or Opinion:
- Explain:

2. Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.
- Fact or Opinion:
- Explain:

3. There seems to be too much standardized testing in public schools.
- Fact or Opinion:
- Explain:

4. It is wrong for people under the age of 21 to drink alcohol.
- Fact or Opinion:
- Explain:

5. Sister Carrie was written by Theodore Dreiser.
- Fact or Opinion:
- Explain:

6. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King won eleven Oscars (Academy Awards).
- Fact or Opinion:
- Explain:

7. The television show The Simpsons is just not as funny as it used to be.
- Fact or Opinion:
- Explain:

8. Diamonds are the hardest substance on Earth.
- Fact or Opinion:
- Explain:

9. Horse manure smells awful.
- Fact or Opinion:
- Explain:

10. Chicken has more protein than carrots.
- Fact or Opinion:
- Explain:

1-George Washington was the first President of the United States under the Constitution. Fact or Opinion Explain: This can be prooved.
2-Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. Fact or **Opinion **Explain: I might think he is the worst player.
3-There seems to be too much standardized testing in public schools. Fact or Opinion Explain: I might think the amount of testing is just fine.
4-It is wrong for people under the age of 21 to drink alcohol . Fact or Opinion Explain: Because, there is a law about it. Meaning, its wrong since theres a law.
5-Sister Carrie was written by Theodore Dreiser . **Fact **or Opinion Explain: You can proove this.
6-Lord of the Rings: Return of the King won eleven Oscars (Academy Awards). Fact or Opinion Explain: You can proove this.
7-The television show The Simpsons is just not as funny as it used to be. Fact or Opinion Explain: I may think its at its most halarious part yet!
8-Diamonds are the hardest substance on Earth. Fact or Opinion Explain: Has/can be prooven.
9-Horse manure smells awful. Fact or Opinion Explain: Sadly, there may be people out the in the world that thinks its... a wonderful smell.
10-Chicken has more protein carrots. **Fact **or Opinion Explain: Can be prooven. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hope this helped :)

Answered by 0Claudia0 | 2024-06-10

The statements can be classified as facts or opinions based on verifiability. Facts are supported by evidence, while opinions reflect personal beliefs. Understanding the difference assists in critical thinking and discussion.
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Answered by 0Claudia0 | 2024-12-26