Understand the Difference Between Fact and Opinion

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

 

A fact is something that we can prove is correct.

 

For example:

The capital city of England is London.

 

 

This is definitely true (fact) and if we research this, everyone will get the same answer.

 

An opinion contains somebody's thoughts or feelings about something.

 

For example:

London is the prettiest city in the world.

 

 

This is somebody's opinion as they are sharing their thoughts.

Someone else might think a different city is prettier.

 

In this activity, we will be deciding whether statements are fact or opinion.

 

 

Let's get started.