Kindergarten · Reading · Building Confidence
Free Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion worksheet - version 2
Kindergarten 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
Kindergarten · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-GAF4B7-1T4V
1.First Ana rinsed a cup. Next she filled it with soil. Last she planted one bean.
What does “rinsed” mean here?
2.City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects.
Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
3.A pond is smaller than a lake, but both are freshwater habitats that support living things.
What does “support” mean here?
4.Owls hunt at night. Large eyes gather light, and soft feathers help them fly quietly.
Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
5.During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm.
What does “traps” mean here?
6.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.
7.Leo wanted a library card, so he brought proof of his address and completed the form.
What does “proof” mean here?
8.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details.
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 2
- First Ana rinsed a cup. Next she filled it with soil. Last she planted one bean. What does “rinsed” mean here?Washed quickly with water
- 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.
- 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
- Owls hunt at night. Large eyes gather light, and soft feathers help them fly quietly. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Soft feathers help owls fly quietly. Opinion: Owls are the most amazing birds.
- 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
- 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.
- Leo wanted a library card, so he brought proof of his address and completed the form. What does “proof” mean here?Evidence that shows something is true
- 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.
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.