Which of the following is an opinion?

I think he is nice to his brother.

His brother is older than he is.

Which of the following is a fact?

She said she does not like to sing.

She said she wants to be a singer.

Which of the following is a fact?

School will be closed next week.

Math is more interesting than science.

It's better to have math in the afternoon.

Which of the following is an opinion?

California is the best state to live in.

Los Angeles is bigger than Newport Beach.

We can see the ocean from our school.

Our school is in Newport Coast.

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1.

Which of the following is an opinion?
- A.
  
  There are clouds in the sky.
- B.
  
  The sky is blue.
- C.
  
  I think it will rain.
- D.
  
  It has not rained this month.
Correct Answer
C. I think it will rain.

Explanation
The statement "I think it will rain" is an opinion because it expresses a personal belief or judgment about the future weather conditions. Unlike the other statements which are factual observations, this statement is subjective and based on the speaker's thoughts or feelings.

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2.

Which of the following is an opinion?
- A.
  
  He has 2 brothers.
- B.
  
  I think he is nice to his brother.
- C.
  
  His brother is older than he is.
- D.
  
  He is an only child.
Correct Answer
B. I think he is nice to his brother.

Explanation
The statement "I think he is nice to his brother" is an opinion because it is based on the speaker's personal thoughts and beliefs rather than objective facts. It cannot be proven true or false and may vary from person to person.

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3.

Which of the following is a fact?
- A.
  
  She sings very well.
- B.
  
  She sings in music class.
- C.
  
  She said she does not like to sing.
- D.
  
  She said she wants to be a singer.
Correct Answer
B. She sings in music class.

Explanation
The fact among the given options is "She sings in music class." This statement presents a verifiable and objective reality about the person's singing ability. The other options involve subjective opinions, statements about specific situations, or future aspirations, which cannot be proven as facts.

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4.

Which of the following is a fact?
- A.
  
  School will be closed next week.
- B.
  
  Math is more interesting than science.
- C.
  
  Our teacher is the best.
- D.
  
  It's better to have math in the afternoon.
Correct Answer
A. School will be closed next week.

Explanation
The correct answer is "School will be closed next week." This is a fact because it states a specific event that will happen in the future. It is not a subjective opinion or a comparison between different subjects or individuals.

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5.

Which of the following is an opinion?
- A.
  
  California is the best state to live in.
- B.
  
  Los Angeles is bigger than Newport Beach.
- C.
  
  We can see the ocean from our school.
- D.
  
  Our school is in Newport Coast.
Correct Answer
A. California is the best state to live in.

Explanation
The statement "California is the best state to live in" is an opinion because it expresses a subjective belief or preference. Different people may have different opinions on which state is the best to live in, so it cannot be proven as a fact.

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