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EXERCISE
1 Decide whether the following sentences are facts (F) or opinions (O).
a. The cardinal is the prettiest bird in the world. Facts can be proved
b. Tigers are more interesting than lions. or disproved.
c. Leopards are found in Africa.
d. Rhinos do not have good vision. Opinions are based
on feelings or
thoughts.
2 R ead the following problem. Use the Internet to do research on possible
solutions. S
PROBLEM O
L
Giant pandas are in U
danger of extinction. T
I
O
N
S
3 C hoose two of these facts that should be left out of a paragraph for the
research question below.
Research question: How do cheetahs hunt their prey?
Cheetahs usually have 3 to 5 cubs in a litter.
Cheetahs are quickly losing their habitats.
Cheetahs creep slowly toward their prey.
They stay hidden in the tall grasses.
The cheeta h’s excellent eyesight helps it find prey.
The cheetah uses amazing speed to catch its prey.
Unit 1. EXPOSITORY ✷ 67
1 Decide whether the following sentences are facts (F) or opinions (O).
a. The cardinal is the prettiest bird in the world. Facts can be proved
b. Tigers are more interesting than lions. or disproved.
c. Leopards are found in Africa.
d. Rhinos do not have good vision. Opinions are based
on feelings or
thoughts.
2 R ead the following problem. Use the Internet to do research on possible
solutions. S
PROBLEM O
L
Giant pandas are in U
danger of extinction. T
I
O
N
S
3 C hoose two of these facts that should be left out of a paragraph for the
research question below.
Research question: How do cheetahs hunt their prey?
Cheetahs usually have 3 to 5 cubs in a litter.
Cheetahs are quickly losing their habitats.
Cheetahs creep slowly toward their prey.
They stay hidden in the tall grasses.
The cheeta h’s excellent eyesight helps it find prey.
The cheetah uses amazing speed to catch its prey.
Unit 1. EXPOSITORY ✷ 67
