Grade 1 · Reading · Building Confidence
Free Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion worksheet - version 9
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-SSQIPD-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.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.
3.The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data.
What does “recorded” 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.Leo wanted a library card, so he brought proof of his address and completed the form.
What does “proof” mean here?
6.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details.
Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
7.First Ana rinsed a cup. Next she filled it with soil. Last she planted one bean.
What does “rinsed” mean here?
8.Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years.
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 9
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.