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Free Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion worksheet - version 17
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 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-SYXMXL-BEPD
1.Leo wanted a library card, so he brought proof of his address and completed the form.
What does “proof” mean here?
2.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details.
Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
3.City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects.
What does “absorb” 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.Owls hunt at night. Large eyes gather light, and soft feathers help them fly quietly.
What does “gather” mean here?
6.First Ana rinsed a cup. Next she filled it with soil. Last she planted one bean.
Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
7.A garden sign says, Please stay on the path so new plants can grow.
What does “path” mean here?
8.Leo wanted a library card, so he brought proof of his address and completed the form.
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 17
- 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.
- City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. What does “absorb” mean here?Take in
- 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.
- Owls hunt at night. Large eyes gather light, and soft feathers help them fly quietly. What does “gather” mean here?Collect
- First Ana rinsed a cup. Next she filled it with soil. Last she planted one bean. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Ana put soil in a cup. Opinion: Planting beans is the best project.
- A garden sign says, Please stay on the path so new plants can grow. What does “path” mean here?A place made for walking
- Leo wanted a library card, so he brought proof of his address and completed the form. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Leo wanted a library card. Opinion: Libraries are more fun than parks.
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.