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Free Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion worksheet - version 9
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 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-FULRNG-BEPD
1.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details.
What does “sources” mean here?
2.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.
3.Leo wanted a library card, so he brought proof of his address and completed the form.
What does “proof” mean here?
4.During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm.
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.Owls hunt at night. Large eyes gather light, and soft feathers help them fly quietly.
Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
7.During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm.
What does “traps” 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.
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- 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.
- 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
- During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: A fox grows thicker fur in winter. Opinion: Fox fur looks beautiful in snow.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.