Unit 8 [Sections 4, 5, 6]

Question 1

fact

Answer 1

something that can be proven

Question 2

opinion

Answer 2

something that cannot be proven

Question 3

How can you determine if a statement is a fact or an opinion?

Answer 3

1 –Ask yourself, can the statement be proven?

2 –Would people disagree about the statement?

3 –Are there any judgment words in the statement? Judgment words show how someone feels about something. (best, worst, kind, beautiful, ugly)

Question 4

Why is it important to know the difference between facts and opinions?

Answer 4

• People often use facts and opinions to persuade you to believe what they believe, do something, or not do something.
• You need to know if a person is using facts or opinions to support his or her ideas.
• Knowing the difference between a fact and an opinion can help you become a better decision-maker.

Question 5

What are the questions that help you figure out if a sentence is a fact or opinion?

Answer 5

1 –Can the statement be proven?

2 –Would people disagree about the statement?

3 –Are there any judgment words in the statement? Judgment words show how someone feels about something. (best, worst, kind, beautiful, ugly)

Question 6

___________ are words that show relationships between nouns or pronouns and other words in a

sentence.

Answer 6

Prepositions