Fact and Opinion — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
The sun is the prettiest star is a fact.
Corrected: The sun is the prettiest star is an opinion.
Prettiest is a judgment that cannot be measured, so the statement is an opinion, not a fact.
2. Fix the sentence:
Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius is an opinion.
Corrected: Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius is a fact.
This statement can be tested and proven with evidence, so it is a fact, not an opinion.
3. Fix the sentence:
Soccer is the best sport in the world is a fact.
Corrected: Soccer is the best sport in the world is an opinion.
Best is a judgment that depends on the speaker's feelings, so this is an opinion, not a fact.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A statement that can be proven true is called a fact.
A fact is a statement supported by evidence and can be checked or proven true.
2. A statement that shows feelings or judgment is called an opinion.
An opinion shows what a person thinks or feels and cannot be proven with evidence.
3. The sentence 'Chocolate ice cream tastes better than vanilla' is an opinion.
Taste preferences are personal judgments, so this statement is an opinion, not a fact.
4. The sentence 'There are seven days in a week' is a fact.
This statement can be verified with evidence, so it is a fact that everyone can prove true.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. Write one fact and one opinion about your school.
Sample answer: Fact: My school has four classrooms on the second floor. Opinion: My school is the friendliest place in town.
The fact uses a number that can be verified, while the opinion uses a feeling word that shows judgment.
2. Why is 'Pizza is delicious' an opinion and not a fact?
Sample answer: It is an opinion because 'delicious' shows what someone feels about pizza, and not everyone agrees on taste.
Delicious is a judgment word that depends on personal taste, so the statement cannot be proven true for everyone.