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Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-10B0ZZL-3ZHT

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1.A garden sign says, Please stay on the path so new plants can grow. What does “path” mean here?
2.Leo wanted a library card, so he brought proof of his address and completed the form. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
3.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. What does “sources” mean here?
4.A pond is smaller than a lake, but both are freshwater habitats that support living things. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
5.The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. What does “recorded” mean here?
6.First Ana rinsed a cup. Next she filled it with soil. Last she planted one bean. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
7.Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
8.Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. What does “patterns” mean here?

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. A garden sign says, Please stay on the path so new plants can grow. What does “path” mean here?A place made for walking
  2. Leo wanted a library card, so he brought proof of his address and completed the form. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Leo wanted a library card. Opinion: Libraries are more fun than parks.
  3. Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. What does “sources” mean here?Places where information comes from
  4. A pond is smaller than a lake, but both are freshwater habitats that support living things. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Ponds and lakes can contain freshwater. Opinion: Small ponds are nicer than large lakes.
  5. The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. What does “recorded” mean here?Wrote down for later use
  6. First Ana rinsed a cup. Next she filled it with soil. Last she planted one bean. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Ana put soil in a cup. Opinion: Planting beans is the best project.
  7. Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Climate is measured over many years. Opinion: Rainy climates are unpleasant.
  8. Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. What does “patterns” mean here?Features or events that repeat

Worked example

Check whether a statement can be verified, then use evidence to interpret vocabulary.

Common mistake

Treating a strongly worded opinion as a fact.

Helpful hint

Ask what evidence could prove the statement.