Name: Danny Machado

Date: 2/8/19

Fact and Opinion Directions: Read each statement and then circle whether it is a fact or opinion.
Explain your answer.

1. The fastest land dwelling creature is the Cheetah. Fact or Opinion Explain:
This is a fact because it is a statement that has been researched and proven.

2. Michael Jordan has a career average of 30.4 points per game. Fact or Opinion Explain:
This is a fact that can be proven by some research on a reliable website that has his past
statistics.

3. George Washington was the first President of the United States under the Constitution. Fact
or Opinion Explain:

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4. The ugliest sea creature is the manatee. Fact or Opinion Explain:

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5. Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. Fact or Opinion Explain:
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6. There seems to be too much standardized testing in public schools. Fact or Opinion Explain:
This is an opinion because other people could think that there is just the right amount of
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7. Prison is one of the worst places on the planet. Fact or Opinion Explain:
This is an opinion, although prison might not be the best place to be, other people may
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8. It is wrong for people under the age of 21 to drink alcohol. Fact or Opinion Explain:
This is a fact because it a Law.

9. Sister Carrie was written by Theodore Dreiser. Fact or Opinion Explain:

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This is a fact because it has been published.

10. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King won eleven Oscars (Academy Awards). Fact or
Opinion Explain:
This is a fact because it can be proven.

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 11. Oranges contain both calcium and vitamin C. Fact or Opinion Explain:
This is a fact because it can be proven and has been researched.

12. The television show The Simpsons is just not as funny as it used to be. Fact or Opinion
Explain: This is an opinion because other people may think it is the funniest show.

13. Diamonds are the hardest substance on Earth. Fact or Opinion Explain:
This is a fact that has been proven and that can be tested.

14. McDonalds sells more hamburgers than any other restaurant chain in the world. Fact or
Opinion Explain: This is a fact because it can be proven.

15. Horse manure smells awful. Fact or Opinion Explain:

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16. The price of gas has grown to become too expensive. Fact or Opinion Explain:

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17. KFC has engineered “chickens” that do not have beaks and are double breasted. Fact or
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Opinion Explain: This statement is an opinion because it is something that is made up and
cannot be proven.
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18. The more money someone has the more successful they are. Fact or Opinion Explain:
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This is an opinion because other people may be successful by being broke.

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19. Vegetarians are healthier than people who eat meat. Fact or Opinion Explain:
This is an opinion because other people may think the meat eaters are healthier than
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20. Cell phones emit radiation that may or may not cause brain cancer. Fact or Opinion Explain:
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This is a fact because it can be proven or tested.

21. Students have a lot harder time in school than the teachers. Fact or Opinion Explain:
This is an opinion because sometimes teachers stress over certain things too.
22. Popular music today is not as good as it was in the past. Fact or Opinion Explain:
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This is an opinion because other people may think that the present music is better than
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the music in the past.

23. It is illegal to yell out “Fire” in a crowded movie theater. Fact or Opinion Explain:
This is a fact because it is a law.
24. People should not be allowed to talk on cell phones in a movie theater. Fact or Opinion
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Explain: This is an opinion because it could be an emergency call.

25. Drug dealers belong in prison. Fact or Opinion Explain:

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