Identify whether each statement is a fact or an opinion.

I enjoy track because it is the only sport that provides a full-body workout.

My sister started college in September.

Those kittens are so adorable!

People consider gemstones to be especially valuable.

Gold is worth more money than silver.

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Here are the identifications for each statement:

  1. I enjoy track because it is the only sport that provides a full-body workout. - Opinion (The enjoyment and the claim about it being the only sport are subjective.)

  2. My sister started college in September. - Fact (This is a verifiable statement about a specific event.)

  3. Those kittens are so adorable! - Opinion (The word "adorable" expresses a personal feeling or preference.)

  4. People consider gemstones to be especially valuable. - Opinion (While many people may hold this view, it reflects a subjective perspective rather than an objective fact.)

  5. Gold is worth more money than silver. - Fact (This is a factual statement that can be verified based on market prices.)