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Free Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion worksheet - version 18
Grade 2 vocabulary, fact & opinion practice with original questions, explanations, and difficulty-matched printable versions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion
Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-5VZQUY-Y0CM
1.City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects.
What does “absorb” mean here?
2.During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm.
Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
3.Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them.
What does “weakens” 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 council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting.
Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
6.A pond is smaller than a lake, but both are freshwater habitats that support living things.
What does “support” mean here?
7.During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm.
What does “traps” mean here?
8.Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them.
Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
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.
Show answers for version 18
- City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. What does “absorb” mean here?Take in
- During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: A fox grows thicker fur in winter. Opinion: Fox fur looks beautiful in snow.
- Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them. What does “weakens” mean here?Makes less strong
- 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.
- The council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: The council compared three plans. Opinion: The largest plan was clearly best.
- A pond is smaller than a lake, but both are freshwater habitats that support living things. What does “support” mean here?Provide what is needed
- During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm. What does “traps” mean here?Holds in one place
- Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Warm water can strengthen a tropical storm. Opinion: Storms are the most interesting weather.
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.