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2022, over 80% of children attended school” or “Studies show that education
improves economic opportunities.” Facts can also be statements that can be
proved scientifically; i.e., by experiments, observation or witness. Opinions are
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typically expressed with phrases such as “I believe,” “some people argue,” “in
my opinion,” “many believe,” or “it is often said,” which reflect personal ideas
or views. For instance, “I believe education should be free for all children” is an
opinion. Other opinion examples include “Some people argue that technology

will improve education” or “In my opinion, vocational training is just as
important as formal education.” helps students tell when information is a fact or
personal thoughts.

(b) Match the factual excerpts (facts) with related editorial opinions from news

articles. Give reasons for the match.

No. Factual excerpts Editorial opinions
1. Most teenagers own smartphones Women should earn the same as men
“A survey in 2023 showed that “It’s unfair that women still earn less
85% of teenagers in cities own than men for doing the same work.
smartphones, and over a half use Companies must take action to make
them for more than four hours sure everyone is paid equally.”
every day.” (Source: Equality Now, Editorial,
(Source: TechWorld, 2023) January 2023)

2. More students are learning online We must act quickly on climate
“A report from the World change.
Education Forum says that 65% “If we do not take climate change
of students now have better access seriously now, we will face even
to education through online more natural disasters like floods and
platforms, which many students wildfires. Governments need to take
say helps them learn more easily.” faster action to stop it before it gets
(Source: World Education Forum, worse.”
2023) (Source: The Green Future, Editorial,
March 2023)

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