Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. When checking facts and testing opinions, we should never depend upon everyday experience as an adequate indicator.
2. Another reason that facts and opinions can be difficult to distinguish is that opinions are often stated as if they were facts.
3. Another reason that facts and opinions can be difficult to distinguish is that opinions are often stated as if they were facts.
4. When we are checking facts and testing opinions, the strategy of "thinking of exceptions" is an approach that entails identifying and examining related ideas suggested by the opinion.
5. According to the author, intelligence isn't just something we have. It is, more importantly, something we do.


1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True

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