Fact or Opinion Flashcards
It is a statement that can be proven with evidence, statistics, records, photographs, or other reliable data.
Fact
It is a statement of a person’s beliefs, values, views, and perceptions which may or may not be true.
Opinion
It is the basis of a fact that may come from witness testimony, agreed-upon observations, written records, or research results.
Evidence
It is what happens when a fact, especially a scientific one, is later found to be false.
It becomes an error.
It is the type of language used in factual statements that does not emotionally affect the reader.
Neutral language
It is a phrase used in factual statements, such as “Political experts have reported that…”
Expression of fact
It is a word category that includes terms like “actually,” “indeed,” and “in fact,” which indicate factual statements.
Transition markers for facts
It is a phrase used in opinion statements, such as “I believe that…”
Expression of opinion
It is a word category that includes terms like “I think that,” “To my mind,” and “In my opinion,” which indicate opinions.
Transition markers for opinions
It is a modal verb or adverb often used to express a strong fact, such as “always” or “definitely.”
Strong modal verb/adverb
It is a modal verb or adverb often used to express an unsure opinion, such as “may” or “possibly.”
Unsure modal verb/adverb
It is the relationship between facts and opinions, meaning they are not direct opposites.
Facts and opinions are not opposites.
It is what happens when a fact is proven false—it does NOT turn into an opinion.
It becomes an error.
It is what happens when an opinion is believed by everyone—it does NOT turn into a fact.
It remains an opinion.
