Opinions can be embedded in a passage with facts. True or False?

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Opinions can be embedded in a passage with facts. True or False?

Readers should recognize that passages often mix factual information with opinions. A fact is something that can be proven or measured, like statistics or dates, while an opinion is a belief or judgment reflecting a point of view. Writers frequently present data and then interpret it or advocate a conclusion, which expresses their opinion. For example, a report might state that unemployment fell by 3% (a fact) and then claim that this drop proves the economic plan is working (an opinion). Because facts and judgments can appear together in the same passage, it’s true that opinions can be embedded in text that also contains facts.

Readers should recognize that passages often mix factual information with opinions. A fact is something that can be proven or measured, like statistics or dates, while an opinion is a belief or judgment reflecting a point of view. Writers frequently present data and then interpret it or advocate a conclusion, which expresses their opinion. For example, a report might state that unemployment fell by 3% (a fact) and then claim that this drop proves the economic plan is working (an opinion). Because facts and judgments can appear together in the same passage, it’s true that opinions can be embedded in text that also contains facts.

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