Which sentence states a fact?
Kwanzaa celebrations last one week. Kwanzaa is the most enjoyable holiday.
A fact is something that can be proved to be true. Facts can be proved by observing, measuring, or studying information.
The flag of the United States has 13 stripes.
This is a fact. It can be proved by looking at the flag and counting the number of stripes.
An opinion is something that a person believes, thinks, or feels. An opinion cannot be proved true.
The flag of the United States is easy to draw.
This is an opinion. People may have different opinions about what makes a flag "easy" to draw.
The second sentence states a fact.
Kwanzaa celebrations last one week.
It can be proved by looking up the traditions of Kwanzaa.
The first sentence states an opinion.
Kwanzaa is the most enjoyable holiday.
Most enjoyable shows what a person believes, thinks, or feels. Another person might have a different opinion about what makes a holiday enjoyable.