Fact:
Sun rises in the East.
Sun sets in the west.
Newton discovered the laws of motion.
Blue whale is the largest animal alive.
Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on moon.
These are facts because they are universal truths. Everyone has the same opinion about these things in all of over the world.
Opinion:
English is an easy language.
Moon is quite beautiful.
Mary is a nice child.
His suit was nice last party.
Her neckless was beautiful.
These are opinions because not everyone agrees to these statements. Some people may have different opinions about the same thing
Sea turtles are amazing creatures. - opinion: not everyone has the same viewpoint
Green sea turtles are herbivores that eat algae and sea grass - fact: has been observed in green sea turtles
Goldfish need lots of tank space and clean water for an optimal life - fact: has been proven through experiment
Goldfish are easy pets. - opinion: not everyone has the same viewpoint
More US households have dogs than cats. - fact: has been proven through statistic
Dogs are better than cats. - opinion: not everyone has the same viewpoint
Email is better than snail mail. - opinion: not everyone has the same viewpoint
Email has become more popular than traditional snail mail due to the age of the internet. - fact: has been proven through statistic and observation
Sleep deprivation causes people to be less alert and have trouble paying attention. - fact: has been proven through experiment and observation
I like to sleep. - opinion: not everyone has the same viewpoint
A statement is a fact if it is proven to be true through methods such as research. However, a statement is an opinion if not everyone has the same viewpoint on the topic.
