Let’s go through each sentence one by one and decide if it’s a
fact or an
opinion.
Remember:
- A
fact is something that can be proven true or false. It doesn’t change based on how someone feels.
- An
opinion is what someone thinks, feels, or believes. It can be different for different people.
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1. “Green is my favorite color.”
→ This is about what *someone likes*. Someone else might like blue best. So this is an
opinion.
2. “George Washington was the first president.”
→ We can check history books — yes, he was. This is a
fact.
3. “I really enjoyed the football game last weekend.”
→ This is how *you felt*. Maybe your friend didn’t enjoy it. So this is an
opinion.
4. “Thanksgiving is celebrated in November in America.”
→ Yes, every year it’s on the fourth Thursday of November. That’s a
fact.
5. “Billy’s favorite food is pizza.”
→ If Billy said this himself, then it’s true for him — but it’s still his personal preference. So it’s an
opinion (even if it’s true for Billy).
6. “The Presidential Election is held in November.”
→ In the U.S., elections are always on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. That’s a
fact.
7. “Brazil is located in the continent of South America.”
→ Look at any map — Brazil is in South America. That’s a
fact.
8. “Atlanta is the capital of Georgia.”
→ Yes, Atlanta is the capital city of the state of Georgia. That’s a
fact.
9. “Country is my favorite type of music.”
→ Again, this is about what *you* like. Others may prefer rock or pop. So this is an
opinion.
10. “I enjoy reading books by Judy Blume.”
→ This is about your feelings. Not everyone enjoys her books. So this is an
opinion.
11. “Earth only has one moon.”
→ Scientists have confirmed Earth has just one natural satellite — the Moon. That’s a
fact.
12. “There are 60 seconds in a minute.”
→ This is part of how we measure time — always true. That’s a
fact.
13. “Christmas is the best part of the year.”
→ “Best” means different things to different people. Some might say summer vacation is best. So this is an
opinion.
14. “Rhode Island is the smallest state in the US.”
→ By area, Rhode Island is indeed the smallest U.S. state. That’s a
fact.
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Final Answer:
1. Opinion
2. Fact
3. Opinion
4. Fact
5. Opinion
6. Fact
7. Fact
8. Fact
9. Opinion
10. Opinion
11. Fact
12. Fact
13. Opinion
14. Fact
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fact and opinion worksheet 2nd grade.
