To solve this task, we need to determine whether each statement is a
Fact or an
Opinion.
Let’s go through each one step by step:
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1.
“Washington, D.C. is the capital of USA.”
→ This is something that can be proven true or false using official records. It is a known fact.
✔ Fact
2.
“The equation, E=mc², was figured out by Albert Einstein.”
→ This is a historical and scientific fact. We can check books or reliable sources to confirm this.
✔ Fact
3.
“The principal said that the story of ‘The Little Prince’ is much better than the story of ‘The Little Princess’.”
→ Even though it says “the principal said,” the content is about personal preference — “much better” is subjective. What one person likes, another may not.
✔ Opinion
4.
“By the year 2030, all states of the USA will have legalized the use of medicinal marijuana.”
→ This is a prediction about the future. No one knows for sure what will happen. Predictions are opinions until they come true (or don’t).
✔ Opinion
5.
“There are 36 species of marine dolphins, which can be found in almost all types of water, including freshwater, coastal, and oceanic habitats.”
→ This is a claim about biology and geography. If we look at scientific data, we can verify if this number and distribution are accurate. That makes it a fact (even if the number might change with new research, the statement itself is presented as verifiable).
✔ Fact
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Final Answer:
FACT: Washington, D.C. is the capital of USA.
FACT: The equation, E=mc², was figured out by Albert Einstein.
OPINION: The principal said that the story of “The Little Prince” is much better than the story of “The Little Princess”.
OPINION: By the year 2030, all states of the USA will have legalized the use of medicinal marijuana.
FACT: There are 36 species of marine dolphins, which can be found in almost all types of water, including freshwater, coastal, and oceanic habitats.
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