» Weaving 2+ Pefether “Pulads baveat $774 Examples of statements with a combination of facts and opinic Example 1: Tt has been found: that in Malaysian universities, the percentage of female students is higher (60%) than that of male students (40%). In my opinion, the situation may change in the future. Fact It has been found that in Malaysian universities, the percentage of female students is higher (60%) than that of male students (40%). (This is a fact as it can be verified.) Opinion | In my opinion, the situation (the Tatio. between male and female student numbers) may change in the future. (This is an opinion becaitse it begins with the phrase,"In my opinion” and it has to do with the future which has not happened yet.) Example 2: Undergoing lasér eye treatment helps to correct or improve the vision of people with long-sightedness, near-sightedness and astigmatism. However, it appears that some people ail prefer to wear spectacles because perhaps, they ace unwilling to try anything new or unfamiliar. Fact Undergoing laser eye treatment helps to correct or improve the vision of people with long-sightedness, near-sightedness and astigmatism. (This is 1 fact as it has been proven that laser eye treatment does correct vision problems in people.) . Opinion | However, it appears that some people still prefer: to wear spectacles because perhaps, they are unwilling to try anything new or unfamiliat. (This is an opinion as the phrase;*it appears”~is used and it has to do with people's personal preference.) Example 3: POP Crunch is a breakfast cereal made from almends and peanuts. It contains vitamins, proteins and minerals. Once you've takena bite, you'll find it hard to stop. The taste is just terrific and children will love it. Your children will get a healthy start with POP Crunch. Fact POP Crunch is a breakfast cereal made from almonds and peanuts. It contains vitamins, proteins and minerals. (The statements are fects that can be proven.) Opinion. | Once you've taken a bite, you'll find it hard to stop. (A prediction about the future). The taste is just terrific (The use of adjective which shows emotion) ‘and children will love it (A prediction about the future). Your children will get a healthy start with POP Crunch (A prediction about the future). 96It was performed by: the St John’s Ambulance students from a secondary school in the city to raise fuinds for charity. The drama was about the legend of Mahsuri. vi = because the sound system was not working very well Iwatched a play at the Town Hall last night. (©) Opinion The maif actress, Lailatul Sari was superb in her role as the ] ill-fated Mahsuri. ‘The costumes and the props looked authentic. The dialogue, however, was a disappointment ... |. AFACT A fact is: (a) objective information that can be checked or proved to be true () information that does not change (©) nota statement about the future. Clues to identify facts: ‘The use of dates and year Walt Disney was born on Sth December 1901, and died on 15th December 1966. The use of statistics/figures/ _ | Since Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay reached precise numbers or quantities | the summit of Mount Everest in 1953, more than 1600 climbers from 20 countries have also conquered the 8 848 metre mountain. The use of defi Adolescence can be defined as the stage in a a : person's life when one develops from-a child into an adult. When stating a geographical or | The earth is round., scientific fact . ‘Water is made up of twa parts hydrogen and one part oxygen, eaell.An Opinion An opinion: (a) isa statement that cannot be proved to be true or false (0) is one’s personal belief, idea, or feeling about a subject (c) can be a statement about the future. Clues to identify opinions: The use of adjectives which show your point of view or emotions exciting/funfexcellent/worst/ugly/pretty/ stupid/cool/boring/handsome 1. The climb up Gunung Ledang was exciting. 2. The party was gieat fin! 3. My student gave an excellent performance at the concert. The use of comparison words which show a comparison between two or more things more/most/better/best/worst/least 1. Siti Nuthaliza is the,-most talented singer in Malaysia. 2, Julian thinks his fathet is a betier cook than his mother. 3. Jen Ming was the worst coritestant in the Malaysian Idol competition. The use of other words which show frequency, possibility, advisability and necessity probably /likely/perhaps/may/should/must/ akways/usually/oftenfoceasionally 1. Sheela is probably still angry with her boyfriend for not remembering her birthday. ‘You must return the money you owe Maizun as soon as possible. ‘| 3. Kenzo may have left his car key at the , Cafe over there. ‘The use of phrase’ which show a belief, a suggestion, a feeling, or an opinion Tt seems/It looks like/It appears that/in my opinion/t believe/l suggest/I feel/l think 1. It appears that Kimberly-and Nancy are both interested in the same guy. 2. In my opinion, heavy metal music is not music but a lot of noise that gets ‘on many peoples’ nerves. 3. Lydiawati felt that the jazz concert was boring.