Practice Recognizing Facts and Opinions
In the spaces provided, list the fact and opinion contained in each of the following statements.
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1. The Boston Marathon, which was held for the first time in 1897, is most runners’ favorite race.
Fact: The Boston Marathon was held for the first time in 1897.
Opinion: The Boston Marathon is most runners’ favorite race.
2. The Cinderella story exists in many versions, but the Walt Disney version is the most important by far.
Fact: The Cinderella story exists in many versions.
Opinion: The Walt Disney version of the Cinderella story is the most important by far.
3. The New York Yankees, probably the greatest team in the history of sports, have won more World Series titles than any other team.
Fact: The New York Yankees have won more World Series titles than any other team.
Opinion: New York Yankees are probably the greatest team in the history of sports.
4. The Bush-Gore presidential election of 2000, the most exciting election in political history, was one of only three in which the winner did not receive a majority of the popular vote.
Fact: The Bush-Gore presidential election of 2000 was one of only three in which the winner did not receive a majority of the popular vote.
Opinion: The Bush-Gore presidential election of 2000 was the most exciting election in political history.
5. Gas prices are higher than they have been in months because the president has failed to enact an effective energy policy.
Fact: Gas prices are higher than they have been in months.
Opinion: Gas prices are higher than they have been in months because the president has failed to enact an effective energy policy.