More Fact, Opinion, and Commonplace Assertion

Question 1

A common belief that COULD be true, but cannot always be proven. A 50/50 possibility.

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Commonplace Assertion

Question 2

"Milk is good for your body" is an example of:

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Commonplace Assertion

Question 3

They say that Great Whites sharks eat people by choice.

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Commonplace Assertion

Question 4

Scientists claim that shark populations have dropped by 80 percent

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A Fact

Question 5

President Jefferson was the third president of the United States of America.

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Fact

Question 6

T/F: "A can of Coke contains 140 calories" is an example of Commonplace Assertion?

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False

Question 7

Gossip magazines, blogs, celebrity magazines, and fashion polls are all examples of:

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Opinions

Question 8

An ____ is a feeling or belief that can often change often. It often reflects ONE person

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Opinion

Question 9

T/F: "Exercise is the best way to lose weight" is an example of an opinion?

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True

Question 10

Research, data textbooks, and reliable experts are all examples of:

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Factual Claims

Question 11

The best place to spend winter vacation is on a tropical island

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An Opinion

Question 12

A ____can be proved or disproved and can be backed up by actual facts. This is a ___.

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Factual Statement

Question 13

All men are endowed with certain unalienable rights: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

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A Commonplace Assertion

Question 14

Phrases that have words like "better," "best," and "I believe" are almost always examples of:

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Opinions

Questions 14