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Free Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion worksheet - version 3
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-IMHSL6-BEPD
1.The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data.
What does “recorded” 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.First Ana rinsed a cup. Next she filled it with soil. Last she planted one bean.
What does “rinsed” mean here?
4.Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years.
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.A garden sign says, Please stay on the path so new plants can grow.
Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
7.City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects.
Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
8.A garden sign says, Please stay on the path so new plants can grow.
What does “path” 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.
Show answers for version 3
- The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. What does “recorded” mean here?Wrote down for later use
- 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.
- 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
- Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Climate is measured over many years. Opinion: Rainy climates are unpleasant.
- Owls hunt at night. Large eyes gather light, and soft feathers help them fly quietly. What does “gather” mean here?Collect
- A garden sign says, Please stay on the path so new plants can grow. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: New plants are growing beside the path. Opinion: The garden is the prettiest place in town.
- 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 garden sign says, Please stay on the path so new plants can grow. What does “path” mean here?A place made for walking
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.