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Understanding Opinions

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Which statement best describes an opinion?

Opinions are always facts.

It is a statement based on objective truth.

It can be proven beyond any doubt.

Opinions depend on individual perception rather than objective truth. (correct)

Why can't opinions be proven one way or another?

Because their validity depends on individual perception, not on objective truth. (correct)

Because everyone holds the same opinions.

Because they are solely based on emotions.

Because they are always based on facts.

Which of the following is an example of an opinion?

Paris is the capital of France.

Dogs are the best pets because they are loyal. (correct)

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States.

Why is the statement 'Columbus Day should not be a holiday in the United States anymore' an opinion?

Because it expresses a belief rather than an objective truth. Signup and view all the answers

What makes an opinion different from a fact?

Opinions are subjective and based on personal beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of language does a fact often rely on?

Denotative language Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates a fact from an opinion?

The ability to be proven true or false Signup and view all the answers

Why can the statement 'Columbus Day should not be a holiday in the United States anymore' be classified as an opinion?

It includes the word 'should' Signup and view all the answers

What makes 'water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit' a fact and not an opinion?

It states a specific temperature Signup and view all the answers

How does the statement 'Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States' differ from 'Paris is the capital of France and is home to over 2 million people' in terms of classification?

'Lincoln' statement can be proven, 'Paris' statement relies on beliefs Signup and view all the answers