Question

The only reason for the Soviets to put missiles on Cuba is to start a war with the United States!”


“I have less freedom to speak my mind since the Castro government took over.”


“Our children go to a better school since Fidel Castro took power.”


“The Castro government had no right to take our family’s store. One day, this government will fall.”


“The Castro government has its faults, but it is better than the Batista government.”


Fact or opinion

Answer 1

All five are opinions.

- “The only reason for the Soviets to put missiles on Cuba is to start a war with the United States!” — opinion (interprets motives; not an objectively verifiable fact without evidence).
- “I have less freedom to speak my mind since the Castro government took over.” — opinion (a personal judgment/feeling).
- “Our children go to a better school since Fidel Castro took power.” — opinion (evaluative term “better” reflects a judgment unless supported by specific, measurable evidence).
- “The Castro government had no right to take our family’s store. One day, this government will fall.” — opinion (moral judgment about “right” and a predictive belief).
- “The Castro government has its faults, but it is better than the Batista government.” — opinion (comparative judgment).