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.

proof evidence  If you can find proof, or evidence 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? YES No Next Slide

 You could look in a dictionary or encyclopedia, and find PROOF that the sentence states a fact.

 Elephants have four legs. Fact OpinionGo On

 Black is the best color for a dog. Fact Opinion Go On

 Many people have dogs for pets. Fact OpinionGo 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. GO Back

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