Question

The following you need to explain why it is a fact or opinion. (1 per person)

Answer 1

Answer:

Prison is one of the worst places on the planet.

Opinion- The speaker is expressing their personal feelings. (Someone might love jail you never know...)

It is wrong for people under the age of 21 to drink alcohol.

Opinion- The speaker is expressing their personal feelings. (Some people might not think that it is wrong to drink...)

Sister Carrie was written by Theodore Dreiser.

Fact- It is a true fact

Lord of the Rings: Return of the King won eleven Oscars.

Fact- It is a true fact

Oranges contain both calcium and Vitamin C.

Fact- It is a true fact

Richard Pryor is the funniest comedian of all time.

Opinion- The speaker is expressing their personal feelings. (For instance, someone might think Ken Jong is better...)

Diamonds are the hardest substance on Earth.

Fact- It is a true fact

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

1- Opinion: Prison may be a bad place however some people may not find that prison is the worst place on earth. For example if someone has been to prison and dislikes it then goes to a foriegn country etc and thinks its worse then prison that is their opinion.

2- Fact: It is a fact that it is wrong for people to drink under the age of 21 it is a law.

3- Fact

4- Fact

5- Fact

6-  Opinion

7- Fact

Explanation:

i gave up on the rest anyways enjoy