ACT Preparation / Unit 18 ACT 1703 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Fact and Opinion
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The idea
A fact can be checked and shown true or false; an opinion expresses a belief that cannot be proved. Best, should and beautiful often signal opinion.
In practice
"The bridge opened in 1932" is a fact; "the bridge is the city's finest landmark" is an opinion.
Where people slip
Fact means checkable, not necessarily correct.
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