Let's solve this
"Fact vs Opinion" worksheet step by step.
🔍 Understanding the Difference:
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Fact: A statement that can be proven true or false using evidence. (e.g., "Water boils at 100°C.")
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Opinion: A statement that reflects someone’s feelings, beliefs, or preferences. It cannot be proven. (e.g., "Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.")
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Now, let’s go through each statement:
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1.
Snakes are reptiles.
✔ Fact – This is scientifically true and can be proven.
2.
Dogs are mammals.
✔ Fact – Dogs are classified as mammals because they have fur, give birth to live young, and nurse their babies.
3.
Sunflowers are beautiful.
✘ Opinion – "Beautiful" is subjective; it depends on personal taste.
4.
Cats make the best pets.
✘ Opinion – This is a personal preference. Some people prefer dogs, birds, etc.
5.
The sun is a star.
✔ Fact – The sun is a star, specifically a G-type main-sequence star. This is scientifically proven.
6.
Plants need sun and water.
✔ Fact – This is a basic biological truth; plants require sunlight and water for photosynthesis.
7.
The dress is pretty.
✘ Opinion – "Pretty" is subjective and varies from person to person.
8.
Yellow is my favorite color.
✘ Opinion – This is based on personal preference.
9.
Apples are delicious.
✘ Opinion – Taste is subjective; not everyone finds apples delicious.
10.
Corn is a vegetable.
⚠️
This one is tricky!
While many people call corn a vegetable,
botanically, corn is a
grain (a type of cereal crop). However, in culinary terms, it's often treated as a vegetable.
But since the statement says
"Corn is a vegetable", and
this is commonly accepted in everyday language, we can consider it a
fact in a general context — especially for educational purposes at this level.
👉 So,
Fact — assuming common usage.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Fact
2.
Fact
3.
Opinion
4.
Opinion
5.
Fact
6.
Fact
7.
Opinion
8.
Opinion
9.
Opinion
10.
Fact
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📝 Summary:
| Number | Statement | Type |
|--------|----------|------|
| 1 | Snakes are reptiles. | Fact |
| 2 | Dogs are mammals. | Fact |
| 3 | Sunflowers are beautiful. | Opinion |
| 4 | Cats make the best pets. | Opinion |
| 5 | The sun is a star. | Fact |
| 6 | Plants need sun and water. | Fact |
| 7 | The dress is pretty. | Opinion |
| 8 | Yellow is my favorite color. | Opinion |
| 9 | Apples are delicious. | Opinion |
| 10 | Corn is a vegetable. | Fact |
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Tip: When in doubt, ask: *"Can this be proven?"* If yes → Fact. If it's about taste, beauty, or preference → Opinion.
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