Fact vs. Opinion

A fact is...

Turtles make horrible pets

The manatee is the ugliest sea creature

An opinion is NOT

The cell phone is the greatest technological innovation ever.

The price of gas has gotten too expensive.

90 percent of teenagers have a cell phone.

An orange is the best fruit to eat since it has both calcium and Vitamin C.

Chick-Fil-A has the best chicken sandwiches!

Texas has too much standardized testing.

Music is not as original as it was in the past. Many songs have similar rhythms and melodies.

Dementia is the most difficult disease to deal with since it often goes undetected for years.

George Washington was the first President of the United States.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America

Dogs are smarter than cats

King Snakes make good pets because they are quiet, easy to clean up, and look cool.

Horses were important in settling the American West.

The fastest land animal is the cheetah.

Shakespeare was the greatest playwright ever because he wrote so many historical plays.

Drinking alcohol impairs your judgement.