For each statement below, write O if it expresses an opinion and write F if it expresses a fact. a. More than 15,000 of Pompeii's citizens died after Mount Vesuvius erupted. b. Pom... For each statement below, write O if it expresses an opinion and write F if it expresses a fact. a. More than 15,000 of Pompeii's citizens died after Mount Vesuvius erupted. b. Pompeii is more interesting today than it was 2,000 years ago. c. Most of the people who died in Pompeii were killed by a poisonous gas.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to categorize each statement as either an opinion or a fact regarding the historical context of Pompeii and its eruption. This requires evaluating the truthfulness of each statement presented.
Answer
a: F, b: O, c: F
Statement a is F (fact), statement b is O (opinion), and statement c is F (fact).
Answer for screen readers
Statement a is F (fact), statement b is O (opinion), and statement c is F (fact).
More Information
Statement a can be verified by historical records, while statement b is subjective and based on personal judgment. Statement c aligns with historical accounts of the eruption.
Tips
Ensure to differentiate between verifiable data (facts) and subjective views (opinions).
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