Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Richard III gained popularity in ancient Rome."
no
Richard III (play) was written by Shakespeare, who wrote plays during the Renaissance.
**Q**
Does the following sentence make sense?
"Atlantic cod will poison humans when eaten."
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
no
Atlantic cod are edible and therefore not poisonous.
"The Separation of powers ensures there are three separate branches of government."
Is the above claim true?
Options:
- yes
- no
yes
The separation of powers vests political power into the judicial, executive and legislative branches of government.
**Q**
Is the following a factual statement?
"Barbra Streisand sang and acted throughout her six decade career."
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
yes
My sentence is true because there are records of her work as singing and acting.
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"People from around the world participate in Alpine skiing competitions."
yes
Alpine skiing has been an international event at the Winter Olympic Games since 1936.
Is the following statement true?
"You can still find Copper in modern houses today."
yes
Using copper pipes in plumbing is popular in America.