Worksheet designed to help students distinguish between facts and opinions through various exercises.

Let's solve this worksheet step by step, explaining each part clearly.

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Task A: Fact or Opinion?

We need to determine whether each sentence is a fact (something that can be proven true or false) or an opinion (a personal belief, feeling, or judgment).

| Sentence | Fact | Opinion |
|--------|------|--------|
| The car was blue. | ✔ | |
| The man had lost his coat. | ✔ | |
| Leicester City are the best football club in the world. | | ✔ |
| It's not a very good television programme. | | ✔ |
| I believe he can win. | | ✔ |
| We think Mark stole the car. | | ✔ |
| I didn't have a coat. | ✔ | |
| The weatherman thinks it is going to rain. | | ✔ |
| The church is the tallest building in the town. | ✔ | |
| You might get wet if you forget your coat. | ✔ | |
| The world is round. | ✔ | |
| I think she's nice. | | ✔ |
| My favourite colour is red. | | ✔ |
| The police wear a blue uniform. | ✔ | |

#### ✔ Explanation:
- Facts are objective and verifiable (e.g., "The world is round" is scientifically proven).
- Opinions are subjective and based on personal feelings (e.g., "Leicester City are the best" — this is a matter of preference).

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Task B: Write Your Own Facts and Opinions

1. Two facts about school:
- Schools usually operate from Monday to Friday.
- Students typically attend classes in the morning and afternoon.

2. Two opinions about school:
- School should have more holidays.
- Homework is too much for students.

3. Two facts about food:
- Apples contain fiber and vitamin C.
- Water is essential for human survival.

4. Two opinions about food:
- Pizza is the best food in the world.
- Vegetables taste boring.

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Task C: Underline Facts and Opinions in Passages

We’ll analyze each passage and identify facts and opinions.

#### Passage 1:
> *This has to be the most exciting game of football that I've ever seen so far. David Beckham is easily the best player on the pitch. He has scored 5 goals so far this season. I think he'll score a lot more.*

- Fact: *He has scored 5 goals so far this season.*
→ This is verifiable data.

- Opinions (underlined in red):
- *This has to be the most exciting game...* → Personal view
- *David Beckham is easily the best player...* → Subjective judgment
- *I think he'll score a lot more.* → Prediction based on opinion

#### Passage 2:
> *Tomorrow is an important day for the pop group, BoysRUs. They release their third single tomorrow. Their last 2 singles have gone straight into the charts at number 1. This new single, however, is an awful mix of pop and blues music. It's not as good as the previous two hits. It certainly looks to me like BoysRUs should ask for their day job back at the toyshop.*

- Facts (underlined in blue):
- *Tomorrow is an important day for the pop group, BoysRUs.*
- *They release their third single tomorrow.*
- *Their last 2 singles have gone straight into the charts at number 1.*

- Opinions (underlined in red):
- *This new single... is an awful mix...*
- *It's not as good as the previous two hits.*
- *It certainly looks to me like BoysRUs should ask for their day job...*

#### Passage 3:
> *Buy the new Superclean bathroom cleaner. It'll leave your bathroom sparkling clean! Superclean uses a mixture of soap and bleach which attacks dust and grime. You won't be able to believe your eyes when you see what Superclean can do for you. Only £1.99 a bottle.*

- Facts (underlined in blue):
- *Superclean uses a mixture of soap and bleach which attacks dust and grime.*
- *Only £1.99 a bottle.*

- Opinions (underlined in red):
- *It'll leave your bathroom sparkling clean!* → Marketing claim, not guaranteed
- *You won't be able to believe your eyes...* → Emotional exaggeration

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Task D: Write a Passage with Facts and Opinions

Let’s choose the topic: Television

> My Thoughts on Television
>
> 🟦 Television is one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the world. 🟦 Over 80% of households in the UK own at least one TV set. 🟦 Many people watch TV for news, education, and relaxation.
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> 🔴 However, I think too much TV watching is bad for children. 🔴 Reality shows are often boring and lack real value. 🔴 I believe that watching educational programs helps improve knowledge and vocabulary.
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> 🟦 For example, documentaries on nature or history are informative and well-researched. 🟦 The BBC produces high-quality content like *Blue Planet* and *Planet Earth*.
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> 🔴 In my opinion, cartoons are the best kind of TV for kids because they’re fun and creative. 🔴 But some shows promote unhealthy lifestyles, which I find concerning.

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✔ Summary:

- Facts are things that can be proven (e.g., statistics, scientific truths, observable events).
- Opinions express personal beliefs, preferences, or judgments.

This worksheet helps build critical thinking skills by distinguishing between objective truth and subjective views.

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