Let's solve this
"Fact / Opinion" worksheet step by step.
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🔍 What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
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✔ Fact: A statement that can be proven true or false using evidence. It’s objective.
- Example: "The sun rises in the east." → This is true and verifiable.
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✘ Opinion: A personal belief, feeling, or judgment. It cannot be proven true or false because it's subjective.
- Example: "Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor." → This depends on personal taste.
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1.
Peacock is a beautiful bird.
→ “Beautiful” is a subjective term — one person might think so, another might not.
✔ Opinion
2.
John ran very fast this morning.
→ This describes a specific event (John running) with a claim about speed. While “very fast” is somewhat subjective, the action ("ran") happened and could be observed/verified. But since “very fast” is relative, it leans toward opinion. However, if we assume it's based on observation, it’s still a
statement of what happened, but the *speed* is subjective.
⚠️ Still, this is generally considered an
Opinion because “very fast” is a judgment.
3.
John can run very fast.
→ Similar to #2, “can run very fast” is a general ability, but “very fast” is subjective.
✔ Opinion
4.
Vanilla tastes great!
→ “Tastes great” is a personal preference. Not everyone agrees.
✔ Opinion
5.
We prefer to drink cow milk.
→ “Prefer” means personal choice or liking.
✔ Opinion
6.
Julian can play the piano.
→ This is a statement about ability. If Julian has been seen playing the piano, it can be verified.
✔ Fact
7.
My school has the best teachers.
→ “Best” is a subjective judgment. It's a personal opinion.
✔ Opinion
8.
My school has 44 teachers.
→ This is a countable number. It can be checked by looking at staff records.
✔ Fact
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✔ Final Answers:
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Opinion
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Opinion
3.
Opinion
4.
Opinion
5.
Opinion
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Fact
7.
Opinion
8.
Fact
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📝 Summary:
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Facts: Statements that can be proven true or false.
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Opinions: Subjective statements based on feelings, beliefs, or preferences.
This exercise helps students distinguish between what is objectively true and what is a personal belief.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of facts and opinion worksheet.
