A fact can be checked and proven, such as a date or a number.
An opinion is what someone thinks, and it can differ from person to person.
Words like "should", "best", or "terrible" often signal an opinion.
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Fact or opinion?
Read how to tell facts from opinions in the news.
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Check your understanding
1. What can be checked and proven?
2. Which word often signals an opinion?
Write about it
In one or two sentences, summarize the main idea in your own words.