What I Know
Whether on the news, in advertising, or a history book, distinguishing between what
Is fact and what is opinion is important to avoid being manipulated easily.
Read each statement carefully. If the statement expresses a fact write (/) but if
expresses an opinion, write (x). Write your answer on the blank provided before
each number.
1. War is always wrong.
2. Many Innocent people are killed in war.
3. Teachers should be allowed to smack children if they misbehave.
4. Royal weddings always attract a lot of interest.
5. Cigarettes cause lung cancer.
6. Local councilors should spend more time listening to residents and less
time listening to each other.
7. Local councilors are elected for a period of three years.
8. I think public opinion will change over time.
9. This book is an enjoyable story of fe in a small village.
10. Nine out of ten who completed the survey answered the questions
correctly
Answers & Comments
1. War is always wrong 【√】
2. Many Innocent people are killed in war.【√】
3. Teachers should be allowed to smack children if they misbehave.【x】
4. Royal weddings always attract a lot of interest.
5. Cigarettes cause lung cancer.【√】
6. Local councilors should spend more time listening to residents and less
time listening to each other.【√】
7. Local councilors are elected for a period of three years.【√】
8. I think public opinion will change over time.【√】
9. This book is an enjoyable story of fe in a small village. 【√】
10. Nine out of ten who completed the survey answered the questions
correctly【√】