Name : Meilani A Novista Date : 11 – 11 - 2023
A fact is something that is always true no matter what anyone thinks (a true statement). An opinion is something that some people believe and other people don’t.
Read the sentences below about climate change. Write F for facts and O for opinions.
1. Carbon dioxide, a byproduct of fossil-fuel combustion, is a greenhouse gas, which traps solar radiation in the
atmosphere. __F__
2. Increased human fossil-fuel consumption over the past two centuries has increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. __F__
3. Climate change could make armed conflict, including wars over water, more likely. __F__
4. A consensus of scientific experts believes that fossil-fuel consumption is driving global warming. __F__
5. If humanity does not take dramatic steps to curtail fossil- fuel consumption, civilization may collapse. __F__
6. Nuclear energy is necessary for countering climate change.
__F__
7. Not all those who doubt the scientific consensus on climate change are ideologues or idiots. __F__
8. Coal pollution leads to hundreds of thousands of premature deaths each year. __F__
Choose the best answer for each question. Underline the correct answer.
1. Which of the following is NOT a factual statement?
a. Custard is made of sugar, milk or cream, and egg yolks.
b. Custard will curdle if is boiled after the eggs are added.
c. After you have made a custard, it is possible to use the spare egg whites for meringues
d. Custard goes well with tarts.
2. Which of the following expresses an opinion?
a. The gallery is free to enter.
b. John Piper was a British artist.
c. John Piper's best work is 'Wymondham, Norfolk' d. Do you enjoy visiting art galleries?
3. Which one of the following is an opinion?
a. Liverpool beat Manchester United last night.
b. Rugby is more enjoyable than football.
c. A try in rugby is worth five points.
d. The first match of the season was two weeks ago.
4.Which one of the following is a factual statement?
a. Canada has two official languages: English and French.
b. French is more difficult to learn than English is.
c. Can you speak French?
d. French is easy to learn.
5. Which of these is NOT a fact?
a. The Houses of Parliament were destroyed by fire in 1834.
b. Westminster Hall was saved from the 1834 fire.
c. The Jewel Tower also survived the fire.
d. The rebuilt Houses of Parliament were not as well- designed as the buildings which burnt down.
6. Which one of the following is NOT a fact?
a. Joe is wearing a blue shirt today.
b. Joe looks good in blue.
c. Blue is a primary colour.
d. We have run out of blue paint.
7. Which one of the following expresses an opinion?
a. Is it Friday today?
b. My cousin's name is Edward.
c. Hot chocolate is delicious.
d. Stop shouting!
8. Which one of the following is NOT an opinion?
a. My sister is not very good at sports.
b. What time is it?
c. Cats make the best pets.
d. Mountain climbing is an exciting activity.
9. Which one of the following is a fact?
a. Mondays are boring.
b. How old are you?
c. The moon is beautiful.
d. A sundial uses the position of the sun to show the time of day.
10. Which of these is NOT an opinion?
a. She said that her favorite color is red.
b. Purple is a much nicer color than red.
c. Purple flowers look the most delicate in the garden.
d. Red cars are too flashy.
