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Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between sentences that are facts and sentences that are fiction.
A FACT can be proven to be true.
An OPINION is what someone believes -it cannot be proven true or false.
If you can find proofproof, or evidenceevidence for a sentence, then it is a FACT.
1. Rabbits are mammals. 2. George Washington was the first
president of the United States. 3. The earth orbits the sun. 4. There are books in the library
Does the Author want you to believe that these sentences are facts?
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You could look in a dictionary or encyclopedia, and find PROOF that the sentence states a fact.
Elephants have four legs.
Fact Opinion Go On
Black is the best color for a dog.
Fact Opinion Go On
Many people have dogs for pets.
Fact Opinion Go On
A FACT can be proven to be true.An OPINION is what someone believes -it cannot be proven true or false.
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The sentences are facts. You can prove these sentences are TRUE by
using an encyclopedia, a dictionary, or your own experience.
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