Question

distinguishing fact vs. opinion in advertisements
sample advertisement:
lose body fat and feel healthier with our proven supplement, edgozene!
losing weight is easy with edgozene! just take two pills before each meal. youll feel more full and eat less. no other diet pill offers what our product does - and for a limited time, if you buy now you can get two bottles of edgozene for just $29.95!
which of these statements from the advertisement are facts? check all that apply.
□ losing weight is easy with edgozene.
□ you will lose weight and feel healthier if you take edgozene.
□ you will receive two bottles of edgozene when you order.
□ edgozene costs $29.95.
□ you wont eat as much if you take edgozene.

Explanation:

• "Losing weight is easy with Edgozene" is an opinion as "easy" is subjective.
• "You will lose weight and feel healthier if you take Edgozene" is an opinion as it's a claim without objective proof.
• "You will receive two bottles of Edgozene when you order" is a fact as it's a specific, verifiable offer.
• "Edgozene costs $29.95" is a fact as it's a stated price.
• "You won't eat as much if you take Edgozene" is an opinion as it's a claim without objective verification.

Answer:

You will receive two bottles of Edgozene when you order, Edgozene costs $29.95.