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Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion

Grade 5 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1V6761R-1V0K

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1.A budget lists expected income and expenses. Comparing them helps a family plan spending. What does “expenses” mean here?
2.Engineers revised a bridge model after its center bent. They added supports and tested again. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
3.A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point. Moving that point changes the effort needed. What does “rigid” mean here?
4.A budget lists expected income and expenses. Comparing them helps a family plan spending. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
5.A primary source comes from the time studied. A secondary source interprets evidence later. What does “interprets” 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.City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. What does “absorb” mean here?
8.Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them. What does “weakens” mean here?

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  1. A budget lists expected income and expenses. Comparing them helps a family plan spending. What does “expenses” mean here?Money that must be spent
  2. Engineers revised a bridge model after its center bent. They added supports and tested again. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: The model bent in the center. Opinion: The revised bridge looked impressive.
  3. 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
  4. A budget lists expected income and expenses. Comparing them helps a family plan spending. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: A budget can list income and expenses. Opinion: Making a budget is enjoyable.
  5. A primary source comes from the time studied. A secondary source interprets evidence later. What does “interprets” mean here?Explains the meaning of
  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. City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. What does “absorb” mean here?Take in
  8. Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them. What does “weakens” mean here?Makes less strong

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.