8 Facts are statements that tell what really happened or what the case is and they are usually based on direct evidence o Opinions, are statements of belief judgment or feeling. Opinions, of course, are often based on facts but they also involve the writer's personal interpretation of the facts
v Facts are statements that tell what really happened or what the case is, and they are usually based on direct evidence. v Opinions, are statements of belief, judgment or feeling. Opinions, of course, are often based on facts - but they also involve the writer's personal interpretation of the facts, which may or may not match your interpretation of them
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2.Practice Distinguish between Facts and Opinions. Fact After Sandy had left for school, Jane Finch sat down in peace and quiet to drink her coffee. She sipped slowly and tried to read the newspaper. Soon her husband joined her. (Para. 1) Opinions It's probably that awful music that wakes me up every morning. (Para. 3) Facts The radio clicked on. ...She looked at the clock; it was 6:15 A.M. (Para. 1, Passage A) back
Il. Fast reading 1. Steve feels tense because A. the coffee upsets him B. the music upsets him. C, his wife Jane was silent D, his wife tries to reason with him 2. By saying"different music appeals to different generations, Jane wants to A make her husband like the music B. help her husband understand the message of the music
II. Fast reading. 1. Steve feels tense because __________ A. the coffee upsets him. B. the music upsets him. C. his wife Jane was silent. D. his wife tries to reason with him 2. By saying "different music appeals to different generations" , Jane wants to ________ A. make her husband like the music. B. help her husband understand the message of the music. C. argue with her husband, trying to change his mind. D. help her husband get rid of his knots in the stomach