Grade 1 · Reading · Building Confidence
Free Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion worksheet - version 4
Grade 1 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
Grade 1 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-RESI8I-1M1L
1.During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm.
What does “traps” mean here?
2.Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years.
Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
3.A garden sign says, Please stay on the path so new plants can grow.
What does “path” mean here?
4.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.
5.A pond is smaller than a lake, but both are freshwater habitats that support living things.
What does “support” mean here?
6.The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data.
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.A garden sign says, Please stay on the path so new plants can grow.
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 4
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: The class used equal amounts of water. Opinion: The test was more exciting than recess.
- 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
- 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.
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.