Question

Which of these sentences from the passage expresses an opinion? Sleep is defined as the period of rest when a person is inactive and unaware of his or her surroundings. Children and adolescents need approximately eight to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep every night to be at their best during the day. People need to realize how important sleep is and what sleep deprivation can do to people.

Answer 1

An opinion is a belief instead of a fact. The first two sentences are facts. The third sentence is expressing an opinion.