Can you tell the difference between a factual statement and one that's an opinion? It can be more difficult than you might think. This section will help you learn to distinguish between them by providing some guidelines and examples.
| Fact | Opinion |
|---|---|
| New York City is not the capital of the state of New York. | New York City should be the capital of the state of New York. |
| The average temperature during the month of July is 88 degrees. | July is an unbearably hot month. |
| Marla has three children. | Marla has the most adorable children. |
| Average global temperature has increased by 1 degree Fahrenheit over the past 100 years. | Average global temperature could rise more than 7 degrees Fahrenheit in the next 100 years. |
| The average life expectancy in the U.S. in 2023 was 79.11 years. | Life expectancy in the U.S. will probably just keep going up in the future. |
| Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969. | Landing on the moon was mankind's greatest achievement. |
Complete the following activity to see how well you can distinguish facts from opinions.