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Activity Sheet in English 5 (Q3-W1 & 2)

Distinguishing Fact from Opinion
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Read carefully these two sets of sentences.
A. I believe that reading books is still the wisest thing to do.
Maybe it will be good to experience Hundred Island first.
I guess it’s time to visit.
B. President Duterte is the current President of the Philippines.
Bats are the only true flying mammals.
The sun rises and sets every single day.
Answer the following questions.

1. Which set of sentences expresses opinions?
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2. What expressions are used?
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The ability to distinguish between fact and opinion helps people think
for themselves and resist being manipulated by others. Knowing the
difference will help you develop your critical thinking and the ability to
reason out.
Opinion is a statement that expresses one’s ideas, feelings beliefs,
likes or dislikes. When you express your opinion, you state how you feel and
think about something. It is your decision whether to believe or not the
opinion of others.
Note the following pointers in expressing opinions:
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1. When stating a personal opinion, start with these expressions.
I think……. My attitude towards that is…….
I feel that ……. I guess ……….
Perhaps …….. I suppose ……..
Maybe ………. Personally speaking …….
As far as I’m concerned…. I believe ……..
To my mind …….. Probably ……
2. When expressing a general opinion, start with expressions –

It is thought that ………..
Some people say that ……..
It is generously accepted that ……
3. We used a feeling – based verb in expressing our opinion like

- believe - seem - might
- think - best/worst - should
- feel - always/never
Here are some examples of opinion.
Dogs are the best pets among animals.
This statement is an opinion because not all people believe dogs as the
best pets. Some believes that cats, birds and other animals are the best.
I believe that smartphone is now a necessity, not anymore

a luxury.
Some people believe that a smartphone is really necessary
because they can use it in their everyday lives like in
studies, business etc. But for some it is only a luxury.
I would say that an intelligent child always succeeds.
Not all intelligent children succeed. There are children who
are not intelligent, but they succeed in life. For some
people, intelligence is not the basis for an individuals
success in life. It is one’s attitude towards life that counts.
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A fact is an idea that can be verified with evidence. It is something that is
true and tells what actually happened. We can’t change the fact. There is
no room for difference in a fact. A fact is universal in character.
Here are the clues to prove whether the statement is a fact or not.
- Time and date

- Historical events
- Numbers and statistics
- Scientific data
- References
- documents
Let us study the given examples.

God has created everything that is present in this world.
This is a fact statement because we can prove it is true by
reading documents particularly the bible regarding this
matter.
The sun is the center of the solar system.

It is a fact. We can prove it through scientific data and
other references.
Australia is the smallest continent in the world.

By using world atlas or other references we can verify that
Australia is the smallest continent in the world with land
area of 3, 300, 000 sq. miles.
To fully understand the difference between fact and opinion, study the given
table.
FACT OPINION
Information can be proven with Point of view or judgment about
concrete evidence something
Objective Personal/Subjective
Does not change May differ according to different
people
Can be proven true or false Cannot be proven true or false.
Amy not use unbiased words Used unbiased words
Now you know the differences between fact and opinion.
Let’s try some activities. Are you ready?
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Write F if the sentence states a fact and O if it expresses an opinion.
_____ 1. Cheetah is the fastest land-dwelling creatures.
_____ 2. There seem to be too much testing in private schools.
_____ 3. Japanese food tastes better than French food.
_____ 4. Philippines is one of the countries in Southeast Asia.
_____ 5. Many pupils say that Mathematics is the most difficult subject.
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DULAG CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC.

United Church of Christ in the Philippines

Activity Sheet in English 5 (Q3-W1 & 2)

Answer the following questions.

Note the following pointers in expressing opinions:

2. When expressing a general opinion, start with expressions –

3. We used a feeling – based verb in expressing our opinion like

Here are some examples of opinion.

Dogs are the best pets among animals.

I believe that smartphone is now a necessity, not anymore

- Time and date

Let us study the given examples.

The sun is the center of the solar system.

Australia is the smallest continent in the world.

Please answer Distinguishing Fact from Opinion in your Soaring to

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