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Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-EQ35PH-XP1E

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1.A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point. Moving that point changes the effort needed. What does “rigid” 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.Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. What does “patterns” 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.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. What does “sources” mean here?
6.Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
7.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
8.Some seeds travel on fur, while others float on wind or water. Each method spreads seeds. 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.

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  1. A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point. Moving that point changes the effort needed. What does “rigid” mean here?Stiff and not easily bent
  2. 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.
  3. Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. What does “patterns” mean here?Features or events that repeat
  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.Fact: Ponds and lakes can contain freshwater. Opinion: Small ponds are nicer than large lakes.
  5. Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. What does “sources” mean here?Places where information comes from
  6. Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Warm water can strengthen a tropical storm. Opinion: Storms are the most interesting weather.
  7. 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.
  8. Some seeds travel on fur, while others float on wind or water. Each method spreads seeds. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Some seeds travel on animal fur. Opinion: Wind-carried seeds are fascinating.

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.