Let’s go step by step to sort each statement into “Facts” or “Opinions.”
First, remember:
- A
fact is something that can be proven true — like checking with your eyes, a ruler, or asking someone.
- An
opinion shows how someone feels — it’s not right or wrong for everyone, just what one person thinks.
Now let’s look at each sentence:
1.
“The sky is blue.”
→ This is usually true on a clear day. You can look up and see it. So this is a
Fact.
2.
“Yellow is a pretty color.”
→ “Pretty” is how someone feels. Not everyone agrees yellow is pretty. So this is an
Opinion.
3.
“My mom has brown hair.”
→ You can look at your mom’s hair and check. It’s either brown or not. So this is a
Fact.
4.
“Green apples taste great.”
→ “Taste great” is how you feel about them. Some people might think they’re sour! So this is an
Opinion.
5.
“The orange shirt looks nice on you.”
→ “Looks nice” is someone’s opinion. Others might disagree. So this is an
Opinion.
6.
“My dad has a gray car.”
→ You can go outside and check the car’s color. So this is a
Fact.
7.
“Black spiders are scary.”
→ “Scary” is a feeling. Some people aren’t scared of spiders. So this is an
Opinion.
8.
“She has a purple hat.”
→ You can look at her hat and see if it’s purple. So this is a
Fact.
Now let’s put them in the correct columns:
Facts:
- The sky is blue.
- My mom has brown hair.
- My dad has a gray car.
- She has a purple hat.
Opinions:
- Yellow is a pretty color.
- Green apples taste great.
- The orange shirt looks nice on you.
- Black spiders are scary.
Final Answer:
Facts:
- The sky is blue.
- My mom has brown hair.
- My dad has a gray car.
- She has a purple hat.
Opinions:
- Yellow is a pretty color.
- Green apples taste great.
- The orange shirt looks nice on you.
- Black spiders are scary.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable fact vs opinion.