Distinguish Between Fact and Opinion in Statements

A fact: something that is definitely true.

 

An opinion: something that someone thinks or believes to be true.

 

Read these statements and decide whether they are fact or opinion.

Everyone loves a sunny day.

The capital of England is London.

You need three people to paint a wall.

A & E means Accident and Emergency.

 

 

The second and fourth are facts: there is no other answer/belief.

The capital of England is London.

A & E means Accident and Emergency.

 

The other two are opinions as some people may think differently.

Everyone loves a sunny day.

You need three people to paint a wall.

 

Often people have different opinions about the same thing. They are arguing from different sides, with different opinions.

 

Read these two statements. One statement is arguing for (supporting) children owning mobile phones.

 

Children owning mobile phones "The latest study says there is still no proof that mobile phones are unsafe."

 

 

This statement is arguing against (disagreeing with) the subject.

 

Children owning mobile phones "A Dutch study has suggested that mobile phone use can affect the brain."

 

 

In this activity, you will need to read carefully so you can understand the meaning of the statements - whether they are facts or opinions.

 

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