Fact vs. Opinion Flashcards

Grade 4 · English · Flashcards

Review fact and opinion vocabulary, signal words, and examples for Grade 4 English.

Flashcards

Fact: A statement that CAN be proven true or false using evidence
Opinion: A personal belief or feeling that CANNOT be proven true or false
Evidence: Proof used to support or disprove a statement
Opinion Signal Words: I think, I believe, I feel, should, best, worst, always, never, amazing, terrible
Verifiable: Can be checked and confirmed — a key quality of facts
Judgment: A personal evaluation — the core of any opinion
Example Fact: 'Water boils at 212°F' — measurable and provable
Example Opinion: 'Water is the best drink' — a personal preference, not provable
Confirmation Bias: When people mistake opinions for facts because they already agree with them
Critical Reading: Evaluating whether claims are facts or opinions as you read
'Should': An opinion signal word suggesting what someone thinks ought to happen
Superlative Opinion Words: Best, worst, greatest, most, least — rank things subjectively, signaling opinions