FACTS AND

OPINION
The fastest land dwelling
creature is the Cheetah.
 Michael Jordan is the
greatest basketball player of
all time.
FACT
FACT
A fact is a statement that can be
proven to be true by the use of
evidence. Factual statements are
true in all cases and for all people;
in other words, facts are universal.
Some examples include:

• Dogs are mammals.

• Albany is the capital of New
York.
• Mount Everest is the tallest
mountain on Earth.
OPINION
OPINION
Opinions, unlike facts, are neither
true nor false. An opinion can
express a belief, attitude, value,
judgment, or feeling.
Some examples include:
• Dogs are the best mammals in
existence.
• Albany is the most interesting
city in New York.
• World War II was a terrible war.
APPLICATION
1. Deserts are not as
beautiful as forests.
2. Baseball is much more
interesting than football.
3. Earth's largest ocean is the
Pacific Ocean
4. Blue is an attractive color.
5. Brazil is on the continent
of South America.
6. Alaska is one of the fifty
United States.
7. My parents like classical
music more than pop music.
8. Madrid is the capital of
Spain.
9. St. Patrick's Day is
associated with the country
of Ireland.
10. Horses are the most
beautiful animals in the
world.
Assignment

Write down 5 facts

and 5 opinions
statements.