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Opinion:

1. ________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________

Activity 3

Reread the essay entitled “Comparing and Contrasting London and
Washington, DC”, decide whether the sentences below are facts or
opinion by putting a tick (√) on the circle. Write your reasons.
1. London, for example, has a history that dates back over two thousand years.
o Fact

o Opinion
Reason :This is a fact. It can be proven by checking into the document and

the estimation of the remains.

2. It was part of the Roman Empire and known by the similar name, Londinium.
o Fact

o Opinion
Reason :________________________________________________

3. From that point onward to today, however, I believe Washington, DC, has

increasingly maintained significant global influence.
o Fact

o Opinion
Reason :_______________________________________________

4. From the Tate Modern to the British National Gallery, London’s art ranks
among the world’s best.

o Fact
o Opinion

Reason :_______________________________________________

5. The most significant difference between the resident demographics is the
racial makeup. Washington, DC, is a “minority majority” city, which means the

majority of its citizens are races other than white.

o Fact

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