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Reading
 
Meaning of Words and Phrases
 
Main Idea, Supporting Details, and Structure
 
Purpose and Point of View
Identifying the Primary Purpose
Fact and Opinion
Tone, Opinion, or Point of View
 
Critical Reasoning Skills
 
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Purpose and Point of View

Distinguishing Between Statements of Fact and Expressions of Opinion

Which of the following are statements of fact?

A clothes dryer is an essential home appliance. The adjective "essential" makes this an opinion.

The sum of 5 and 3 is 7.  This is a false statement of fact.

Donate to the American Cancer Society. This is neither a fact nor an opinion. It makes no claim.

September 11, 2001, is a day of infamy. This is an opinion even though most Americans would agree with it.

Diet is an important element in maintaining a healthy body.  This is a true statement of fact.


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