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Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-SOH7AL-1PWY

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1.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. What does “sources” mean here?
2.Pollinators move pollen between flowers. Without this transfer, many plants make fewer fruits. 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.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
5.Engineers revised a bridge model after its center bent. They added supports and tested again. What does “revised” mean here?
6.The council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
7.A primary source comes from the time studied. A secondary source interprets evidence later. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
8.A budget lists expected income and expenses. Comparing them helps a family plan spending. What does “expenses” mean here?

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  1. 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
  2. Pollinators move pollen between flowers. Without this transfer, many plants make fewer fruits. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Pollinators move pollen between flowers. Opinion: Bees are Earth's most important animals.
  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. Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Mina read two reports. Opinion: One report had a better title.
  5. Engineers revised a bridge model after its center bent. They added supports and tested again. What does “revised” mean here?Changed to improve
  6. 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.
  7. A primary source comes from the time studied. A secondary source interprets evidence later. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: A primary source comes from the time studied. Opinion: Diaries are the best historical sources.
  8. A budget lists expected income and expenses. Comparing them helps a family plan spending. What does “expenses” mean here?Money that must be spent

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.