Kindergarten · Reading · Building Confidence
Free Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion worksheet - version 20
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 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-3ZY3YX-1T4V
1.First Ana rinsed a cup. Next she filled it with soil. Last she planted one bean.
What does “rinsed” 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.Owls hunt at night. Large eyes gather light, and soft feathers help them fly quietly.
What does “gather” 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.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details.
What does “sources” mean here?
6.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.
7.A pond is smaller than a lake, but both are freshwater habitats that support living things.
What does “support” 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 20
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.