Grade 4 · Reading · Challenge
Free Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion worksheet - version 6
Grade 4 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 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-9Z94T1-MZZ8
1.Some seeds travel on fur, while others float on wind or water. Each method spreads seeds.
What does “dispersal” mean here?
2.A primary source comes from the time studied. A secondary source interprets evidence later.
Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
3.Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them.
What does “weakens” mean here?
4.Engineers revised a bridge model after its center bent. They added supports and tested again.
What does “revised” mean here?
5.City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects.
Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
6.A primary source comes from the time studied. A secondary source interprets evidence later.
What does “interprets” mean here?
7.A budget lists expected income and expenses. Comparing them helps a family plan spending.
What does “expenses” mean here?
8.Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them.
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 6
- Some seeds travel on fur, while others float on wind or water. Each method spreads seeds. What does “dispersal” mean here?The spreading of something
- A primary source comes from the time studied. A secondary source interprets evidence later. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: A primary source comes from the time studied. Opinion: Diaries are the best historical sources.
- Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them. What does “weakens” mean here?Makes less strong
- Engineers revised a bridge model after its center bent. They added supports and tested again. What does “revised” mean here?Changed to improve
- 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 primary source comes from the time studied. A secondary source interprets evidence later. What does “interprets” mean here?Explains the meaning of
- A budget lists expected income and expenses. Comparing them helps a family plan spending. What does “expenses” mean here?Money that must be spent
- 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.
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.