Fact vs Opinion
A statement based on facts that can be proven true or false is called
objective
What degree of uncertainty best matches this statement: "It will snow in Hawaii during the month of July."
A. Probable
B. True
C. Unlikely
D. Certain
C. Unlikely
What does it mean for a news article or statement to be objective?
A. It presents clear, verifiable facts without taking sides or showing personal feelings.
B. It tries to convince readers to agree with an opinion.
C. It expresses how the author feels about a subject.
D. It includes details that most people agree with.
A. It presents clear, verifiable facts without taking sides or showing personal feelings.
What is the key difference between bias and objectivity?
A. Bias is based on factual evidence, while objectivity relies on personal feelings.
B. Bias shows a one-sided personal perspective, while objectivity focuses on balanced facts.
C. Objectivity makes a statement false, while bias makes a statement true.
D. Both bias and objectivity mean the exact same thing in a reading text
B. Bias shows a one-sided personal perspective, while objectivity focuses on balanced facts.
Which of the following is an example of an opinion?
A. The moon orbits Earth.
B. Math is the most exciting subject in school.
C. Dogs have four legs.
D. Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
B. Math is the most exciting subject in school.
What degree of uncertainty best fits this statement: "It will rain whole pizzas from the sky tomorrow afternoon."
A. Certain
B. False
C. Probable
D. True
B. False
When someone presents a one-sided argument based on their personal feelings, preferences, or interests, they are showing
Bias
Hint: Ask yourself if there are missing clues!
You find a mystery box on your teacher's desk with no name tag, no sound inside, and no hints written on it. Someone asks you, "Is there a yellow toy car inside this box?" Which category best describes your answer?
A. True (You know for sure it is in there).
B. False (You know for sure it is not in there).
C. Certain (You are 100% positive).
D. Unknown (You need more clues and information to be sure).
D. Unknown (You need more clues and information to be sure).
"The Sun rises in the east" is an example of a
fact
Which of the following best explains what makes a statement true?
A. It expresses how someone feels about a topic.
B. It is something a group of friends agrees on.
C. It accurately describes reality and can be proven with facts or evidence.
D. It is exciting and shared by many people.
C. It accurately describes reality and can be proven with facts or evidence.
Why might two completely honest eyewitnesses give different reports about the exact same event?
A. True events can only be understood by one person at a time.
B. They observed the event from different physical angles or perspectives.
C. One of the witnesses is required to tell a false story.
D. Fact-based statements are always confusing to remember.
B. They observed the event from different physical angles or perspectives.
Leo and Sam are watching a parade. Leo is sitting at the very front row and sees the big red fire truck. Sam is sitting in the far back behind a tall sign and only sees the top of the blue float. Why do Leo and Sam tell different stories about the parade?
A. One of them is lying on purpose.
B. They were looking at the parade from different perspectives.
C. The parade had no colors in it at all.
D. Parades are always impossible to remember.
B. They were looking at the parade from different perspectives.
Select the TWO statements below that represent opinions:
A. Apples grow on trees.
B. Roller coasters are the best ride at an amusement park.
C. Fish live in water.
D. Rainy days are boring.
E. Earth is the third planet from the sun.
B. Roller coasters are the best ride at an amusement park.
D. Rainy days are boring.
Maya says, "The ocean contains salt water." Which category best describes her statement?
A. Unknown
B. Unlikely
C. False
D. True
D. True
Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates bias?
A. A clock recording the exact time every second.
B. A scientist measuring the temperature outside with a thermometer.
C. A judge reviewing the written rules before making a decision.
D. A video game reviewer giving a bad score to a game because they dislike that game's genre.
D. A video game reviewer giving a bad score to a game because they dislike that game's genre.