INTRODUCTORY PHRASES for FACT and OPINION

 FACT and OPINION

This could be a very simple topic but when caught with misconceptions, might prove to be confusing. So here’s how to identify and to write a FACT AND AN OPINION.

The following INTRODUCTORY PHRASES can help you write  a FACT or an OPINION.

FACT

Contains information, numbers, dates, testimonies and evidence that are verifiable.

INTRODUCTORY PHRASE	SAMPLE STATEMENT
The annual report confirms...	The annual report confirms that Burundi is the poorest country in the world for 2021 based upon their 2020 GNI per capita in current US$.
Scientists have recently discovered...	Scientists have recently discovered how giant 50-tonne sauropod dinosaurs, like Diplodocus, evolved from much smaller ancestors, like the wolf-sized Thecodontosaurus through new research led by the University of Bristol.
According to the results of the tests...	According to the results of the tests conducted by the University of Alabama clinically modified pig kidneys could potentially be used for human kidney transplant.
The investigation demonstrated...	The investigation demonstrated that Alec Baldwin was rehearsing for a shooting scene when the assistant director announced that it was a “cold gun” which means there are no live rounds and are safe to handle.

OPINION

Expresses one's judgment based on facts. This is the usual misconception of what an opinion is. So, now that you are very much aware, take note that an opinion is NOT an opinion if not based on a fact.

INTRODUCTORY PHRASE	SAMPLE STATEMENT
He claimed that...	He claimed that the Alec Baldwin  shooting incident was foul play.
It is the officer's view that...	It is the officer’s view that the Alec Baldwin shooting incident was nothing but  an accident.
The report argues that...	The report argues that parents'  hesitation to have their children  vaccinated are due to fake news  circulating around.
Many scientists suspect that...	Many scientists suspect that the  COVID 19 virus will eventually get  immune to vaccines rendering the  latter useless.