Question

1. to figure out the author’s purpose, it’s important to know the difference between fact fact is something that’s always true. a fact can be proven. an opinion is someone’s fee can’t be proven. people can agree or disagree with opinions. words like “think,” “believ “worst” and “must” are all clues that an author is sharing an opinion. if the author gives an text, their purpose might be to persuade. which of the following is an example of an author’s opinion? a. a giant panda’s diet is over 99% bamboo. b. the oldest living panda is 37 years old. c. panda’s paws have thumbs. d. pandas are the most beautiful animals. 4. writing that persuades, or tries to convince, can also inform. this is because authors sometimes use facts to support their opinions. read the following passage. i believe that solar powered buildings are the future of architecture. a good example of this is the mirebalais hospital, which was built in haiti in 2013. the hospital has 1800 solar panels that produce 140 megawatt - hours of electricity on a sunny day. that is more electricity than the hospital uses. the hospital is able to give the extra energy to other structures that need electricity. i’m sure that the hospital’s doctors and patients appreciate this building. i would love to visit this hospital one day. in which of the following sentences does the author state a fact to support her opinion? a. “the hospital has 1800 solar panels that produce 140 megawatt - hours of electricity on a sunny day.” b. “i would love to visit this hospital one day.” c. “i believe that solar powered buildings are the future of architecture.” d. “i’m sure that the hospital’s doctors and patients appreciate this building.”

Explanation:

For question 3: Facts are provable and universally true, while opinions are personal beliefs that can be disagreed with. Options A, B, and C are verifiable facts about pandas, while option D is a subjective judgment.
For question 4: Facts are verifiable details used to back up opinions. The author's main opinion is that solar-powered buildings are the future of architecture. Option A is a measurable, verifiable detail about the hospital's solar panels, while B, C, and D are subjective statements or opinions.

Answer:

1. D. Pandas are the most beautiful animals.
2. A. "The hospital has 1800 solar panels that produce 140 megawatt-hours of electricity on a sunny day."