Welcome to a cool KS2 English quiz all about facts and opinions! It's like being a detective – finding out what's true and what someone just thinks. Knowing the difference is super important when you read news, write reports, or explore interesting topics. An opinion is what someone believes or feels, while a fact is something you can prove with evidence.
Everyone has opinions, but not all opinions are facts. Be a detective and check the evidence! Test your skills in this Fact and Opinion quiz and become a truth-finding expert!
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Fact and opinion
Some people might think hot chocolate is delicious, but you may think it is disgusting.
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A description of sundials is a factual statement. 'Sundials are attractive, but not very useful' would be an opinion.
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A question cannot be an opinion. A question can, however, be asking for a factual statement or an opinion as an answer. 'What time is it?' requires a factual answer.
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You might think Joe looks good in blue - but Joe might disagree!
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Factual statements can be checked to see if they are true.
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John Piper had two middle names, one of which was 'Christmas'. Fact!
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You might think that custard and tarts go well together - your best friend might think it's horrible.
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Someone's feelings about the colour red are an opinion, but whether she stated the opinion is either true or false - therefore, 'she said that her favourite colour is red' is a factual statement.
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'Liverpool beat Manchester United last night' may not be true today, but it is not an opinion.
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Next time you are listening to someone, see if you can determine the facts from the opinions.
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