5. At the end of the lesson, you are expected
to…
Distinguish fact from opinion.
(EN5LC-IIIa2.10)
Provide evidence to support
opinion/fact.
(EN5OL-IIf-3.5.1)
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60. Note the following pointers in expressing opinions:
1. When stating a personal opinion, start with these
expressions.
61. Note the following pointers in expressing opinions:
2. When expressing a general opinion, start with
expressions―
62. Note the following pointers in expressing opinions:
3. We used a feeling- based verb in expressing our opinion
like
66. Here are some examples of opinion.
This statement is an opinion because not all
people believe dogs as the best pets.
Some believes that cats, birds and other
animals are the best.
68. Here are some examples of opinion.
Some people believe that a smartphone is really necessary because
they can use it in their everyday lives like in studies, business etc.
But for some it is only a luxury.
70. Here are some examples of opinion.
Not all intelligent children succeed. There are children who are not
intelligent, but they succeed in life. For some people, intelligence is not
the basis for an individual’s success in life. It is one’s attitude towards
life that counts.
71. To fully understand the
difference between fact and
opinion, study the given table.
75. Tell whether each statement is a fact or
opinion. Provide evidence for your
understanding.
76. 1. Many homes and crops were
destroyed by floods.
Tell whether each statement is a fact or
opinion. Provide evidence for your
understanding.
77. 2. People whose homes were
affected by rising flood waters
were temporarily
housed in evacuation centers.
Tell whether each statement is a fact or
opinion. Provide evidence for your
understanding.
78. 3. It seems that the flooding of
many areas will become worse year
after year.
Tell whether each statement is a fact or
opinion. Provide evidence for your
understanding.
79. 4. Relief goods are part of the
rescue operations to assist the
victims of the
calamities.
Tell whether each statement is a fact or
opinion. Provide evidence for your
understanding.
80. 5. I believe we can do our part to to
lessen the effects of floods.
Tell whether each statement is a fact or
opinion. Provide evidence for your
understanding.
82. 1. Choose the fact from the choices below.
a. Christmas is honored every 25th of
December.
b. Cebu is the most peaceful place I ever
visited.
c. It is hard to find a quiet space in the
house.
Directions: Answer the questions.
83. 2. Which of these statements gives an opinion?
a. People of all ages are showing hearing loss.
b. Too much noise destroys our hearing.
c. It seems creation can’t take place without
noise.
Directions: Answer the questions.
84. 3. Point out the opinion in the choices below.
a. Golf is everyone’s loved sports.
b. Milk is a protein drink.
c. Quezon City is the best city in our country.
Directions: Answer the questions.
85. 4. What is the statement of fact in the given
choices below?
a. The other brands of soap are not so
good.
b. Pandemic is caused by the spread of
COVID-19.
c. For me, vegetarian diet is the best.
Directions: Answer the questions.
86. 5. Choose the statement of opinion from the
given choices.
a. Lechon is the most delicious food I ever
tasted.
b. I am a Grade 5 pupil.
c. March is the third month of the year.
Directions: Answer the questions.
90. A fact is a statement that can be proven with concrete
evidence.
REMEMBER!
91. A fact is a statement that can be proven with concrete
evidence.
An opinion cannot be proven true or false because it is based on
the speaker or writer’s personal thoughts, judgment, beliefs or
feelings.
REMEMBER!
92. A fact is a statement that can be proven with concrete
evidence.
An opinion cannot be proven true or false because it is based on
the speaker or writer’s personal thoughts, judgment, beliefs or
feelings.
Opinions usually use signal words like think, believe, feel, never,
always, best, worst, most, least, etc.
REMEMBER!
93. A fact is a statement that can be proven with concrete
evidence.
An opinion cannot be proven true or false because it is based on
the speaker or writer’s personal thoughts, judgment, beliefs or
feelings.
Opinions usually use signal words like think, believe, feel, never,
always, best, worst, most, least, etc.
When stating a fact, support it by providing evidence gathered
from observations, experiences, research or studies.
REMEMBER!
95. Directions: Do a short research. What can support
the facts in these sentences?
1. The real name of St. Paul was Paul.
2. Philippines is a democratic country.
3. It is getting hotter every summer.
4. The underground river, which is one of the
wonders of the world, is in Palawan.
5. Butterfly undergoes metamorphosis.
97. Directions: Identify the evidence that supports
each fact or opinion below. Choose
the letter of the correct answer from the box.
A. It consists of more than 40 countries.
B. It improves your communication skills and creativity.
C. They do not have feathers and do not lay hard-shelled eggs.
D. They make sure that you stay away from the dangerous
virus.
E. Its location produces heavy rains, strong winds and flooding.
98. _____ 1. Bats are not birds.
A. It consists of more than 40 countries.
B. It improves your communication skills and creativity.
C. They do not have feathers and do not lay hard-
shelled eggs.
D. They make sure that you stay away from the
dangerous virus.
E. Its location produces heavy rains, strong winds and
flooding.
99. _____ 2. Always read books.
A. It consists of more than 40 countries.
B. It improves your communication skills and creativity.
C. They do not have feathers and do not lay hard-
shelled eggs.
D. They make sure that you stay away from the
dangerous virus.
E. Its location produces heavy rains, strong winds and
flooding.
100. _____ 3. Philippines is prone to tropical cyclones.
A. It consists of more than 40 countries.
B. It improves your communication skills and creativity.
C. They do not have feathers and do not lay hard-
shelled eggs.
D. They make sure that you stay away from the
dangerous virus.
E. Its location produces heavy rains, strong winds and
flooding.
101. _____ 4. Asia is the largest continent in the
world.
A. It consists of more than 40 countries.
B. It improves your communication skills and creativity.
C. They do not have feathers and do not lay hard-
shelled eggs.
D. They make sure that you stay away from the
dangerous virus.
E. Its location produces heavy rains, strong winds and
flooding.
102. _____ 5. Frontliners do their best to keep us safe.
A. It consists of more than 40 countries.
B. It improves your communication skills and creativity.
C. They do not have feathers and do not lay hard-
shelled eggs.
D. They make sure that you stay away from the
dangerous virus.
E. Its location produces heavy rains, strong winds and
flooding.