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Distinguish fact from opinion in Year 6 English
What is the difference between fact and opinion?
A fact is a statement that can be checked against evidence and shown to be true or false. An opinion expresses a belief, judgement or preference, so people may reasonably disagree with it. A confident tone does not make a statement factual: ask what evidence could verify it.
| Statement | Type | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Water freezes at 0°C under standard conditions. | Fact | It can be tested and verified |
| Winter is the best season. | Opinion | It expresses a personal judgement |
| The match began at 3 pm. | Fact claim | A record or witness could verify or disprove it |
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- Identify Facts and Opinions from a Story — support from BBC Bitesize
- Distinguish Between Fact and Opinion in Statements — support from BBC Bitesize
- Distinguish Fact from Opinion in a Fictional Text — support from BBC Bitesize
- Distinguish Fact from Opinion in a Non-fiction Text — support from BBC Bitesize
- Identify Facts and Opinions from Non-fiction Texts — support from BBC Bitesize
- Identify Facts and Opinions in a Fictional Text — support from BBC Bitesize
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