Let’s go through each statement one by one. Remember:
- A
fact is something that can be proven true or false — like a number, an event that happened, or something you can check.
- An
opinion is how someone feels — it’s based on thoughts, beliefs, or preferences. You can’t prove it right or wrong for everyone.
Now let’s look at each sentence:
1. “The football game was lots of fun yesterday.”
→ This is about how someone felt. Fun is personal. →
Opinion
2. “Our tickets cost fifty-two dollars.”
→ You can check the ticket price. It’s a specific amount. →
Fact
3. “It was money well-spent.”
→ “Well-spent” means you think it was worth it — that’s your feeling. →
Opinion
4. “The quarterback played his best game of the season.”
→ “Best” is subjective. Someone else might disagree. →
Opinion
5. “The running back scored three touchdowns.”
→ You can count the touchdowns. That’s measurable. →
Fact
6. “The kicker scored a field goal before halftime.”
→ Did it happen? Yes or no — you can check the game record. →
Fact
7. “The referee blew his whistle and called a penalty.”
→ Either he did or didn’t. Can be verified. →
Fact
8. “The referee has been making terrible calls.”
→ “Terrible” is a judgment. Others might think they were fine. →
Opinion
9. “We had a terrific view of the game from our seats.”
→ “Terrific” is how you felt about the view. Not everyone would agree. →
Opinion
10. “The final quarter was the most exciting of all.”
→ “Most exciting” is based on feelings. →
Opinion
11. “The score was tied until the final minute of the game.”
→ You can check the scoreboard history. →
Fact
12. “The wide receiver made the final touchdown.”
→ Either he did or didn’t. Verifiable. →
Fact
13. “There was cheering in the stands.”
→ You could hear it or see it. It either happened or not. →
Fact
14. “Our opponent is the worst team in the league.”
→ “Worst” is a strong opinion. Stats might say otherwise. →
Opinion
15. “Our team will be difficult to beat.”
→ This is a prediction or belief about the future. Not provable yet. →
Opinion
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Final Answer:
1. opinion
2. fact
3. opinion
4. opinion
5. fact
6. fact
7. fact
8. opinion
9. opinion
10. opinion
11. fact
12. fact
13. fact
14. opinion
15. opinion
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fact opinion worksheet.