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b. .C2.. English is an easier language to learn
than Arabic.
Owls are birds that hunt at night
I was born in New York City.
Exercise is the best way to stay healthy.
f. ......... Internet use has increased every year since
its beginning.
Engineering is the best career choice.
Big cities are dangerous at night.
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wordsExamples
* Fact: today the temperature is 22 degrees C.
Opinion: Today it is mild to warm.
Fact: Drink too much alcohol and you get drunk.
Opinion: Alcohol is bad _ for society.
Fact: Drinking alcohol diminishes driving ability.
Opinion: Drunk drivers should be locked away.
Fact: Japan condones the harvesting of whales.
Opinion: Killing whales id bad.Example of facts and opinionsA fact is something
that can be proved
and supported with
evidence. Facts are
often used in
combination with
researches and
studies
What are facts and opinions?
An opinion is based
ona belief, view,
conception or
biases that a person
has about a subject
and cannot be
objectively proven it
is true or false.