If a student says, “This is my opinion, and this is the evidence on which it is based,” which distinction is being clarified?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: The difference between opinion and evidence.
An opinion is a person’s interpretation, judgement, or view, while evidence consists of relevant facts, data, observations, or examples used to support it. Separating the two makes reasoning transparent and allows others to evaluate the basis independently. The statement is not about rumours, communication modes, or agreement; it specifically distinguishes a view from its support.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
The difference between opinion and evidence.
Why is this the correct answer?
An opinion is a person’s interpretation, judgement, or view, while evidence consists of relevant facts, data, observations, or examples used to support it. Separating the two makes reasoning transparent and allows others to evaluate the basis independently. The statement is not about rumours, communication modes, or agreement; it specifically distinguishes a view from its support.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 English question. Chapter: Father to Son. Topic: Communication Problems.
