fact and opinion
Facts are statements that can be proved to be TRUE or FALSE.
You can make sure it's true by checking in a book or encyclopedia.
You can make sure it's true by checking in a book or encyclopedia.
Opinions are statements that show what the writer THINKS or BELIEVES.
An opinion can't be proven, so it is not a fact.
An opinion can't be proven, so it is not a fact.
Some examples of sentences that are facts are:
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Some words that show that the sentence is an opinion:
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Remember! Not ALL sentences can be divided into facts or opinions. But some can. We use facts and opinions a lot in persuasive writing.