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What are the words that hint a statement is an opinion?

Here are some words that typically hint a statement is an opinion, rather than a fact:

Words expressing personal belief or feeling:

* I think...

* I believe...

* In my opinion...

* It seems to me...

* I feel...

* I find...

* Personally...

* To my mind...

* I would argue...

Words indicating subjectivity:

* Perhaps...

* Maybe...

* Possibly...

* Likely...

* Probably...

* Seems...

* Appears...

* Suggests...

* Indicates...

Words implying judgment or evaluation:

* Best...

* Worst...

* Great...

* Terrible...

* Beautiful...

* Ugly...

* Important...

* Unimportant...

* Good...

* Bad...

Other indicators:

* Use of superlatives: "The most beautiful..." "The worst..."

* Vague language: "It's pretty clear..." "It's obvious..."

* Emotional language: "I'm so angry about..." "I'm thrilled..."

Important Note: Context is crucial! Even if a statement uses some of these words, it might still be a fact.

Example:

* "I believe the Earth is round." This statement uses "I believe," but it is a fact, not an opinion.

It's always a good idea to critically examine the statement and its context to determine whether it's an opinion or a fact.

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