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Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-18UA0CI-XP1E

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1.During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm. What does “traps” mean here?
2.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.
3.The council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting. What does “accessibility” mean here?
4.A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point. Moving that point changes the effort needed. What does “rigid” mean here?
5.The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
6.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. What does “sources” mean here?
7.City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
8.Some seeds travel on fur, while others float on wind or water. Each method spreads seeds. What does “dispersal” 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. 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
  2. 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.
  3. The council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting. What does “accessibility” mean here?How usable something is for different people
  4. A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point. Moving that point changes the effort needed. What does “rigid” mean here?Stiff and not easily bent
  5. The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: The class used equal amounts of water. Opinion: The test was more exciting than recess.
  6. 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
  7. City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Trees can shelter birds. Opinion: Every street should have hundreds of trees.
  8. Some seeds travel on fur, while others float on wind or water. Each method spreads seeds. What does “dispersal” mean here?The spreading of something

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.