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Reading
 
0001 Meaning of Words and Phrases
 
0002 Main Idea and Supporting Details
 
0003 Analyze Relationship Among Ideas
 
0004 Critical-Reasoning Skills
Opinion, Point of View, or Position
Assumptions on Validity of an Argument
Logical Arguments and Faulty Reasoning
Fact and Opinion
 
0005 Apply Skills for Summarizing, Outlining, and Interpreting
 
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0004 Use Critical-Reasoning Skills to Evaluate Written Material

Distinguish Between Fact and Opinion in Written Material

A statement of fact is a claim that can be supported or denied by some objective authority.

For example, a statement of fact is:

The vernal equinox occurs on March 21st every year.

Notice, any reader who does not know whether the fact is true or false can check its validity from a great number of sources.

A statement of opinion is the author’s point of view, but it is not necessarily accepted or agreed upon by everyone.

For example, a statement of opinion is:

Most college students cannot get to early morning classes on time.

Notice, some readers will agree with this statement, but others will not.

Which of the following are statements of fact?

A clothes dryer is an essential home appliance.

The sum of 5 and 3 is 7.

Donate to the American Cancer Society.

September 11, 2001, is a day of infamy.

Diet is an important element in maintaining a healthy body.

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