Support an Opinion

Answer Key - Grade 3 Writing Worksheet

Circle the answer, or write your answer on the lines.

1. 1.

   Which reason supports this opinion: "Our school should have a family game night"?

   • Board games come in boxes of different sizes.
   • The gym has a shiny wooden floor.
   • A game night would help families get to know each other.
   • Game night would be on a Friday.
2. 2.

   Opinion: "Our town should build a new library." Which reason gives the most specific support?

   • Lots of people like libraries a lot.
   • The old library is so small that people wait for seats.
   • Libraries are really, really great.
   • A new library would be nice for everyone.
3. 3.

   Opinion: "Our school should start a recycling club." Which sentence does NOT support it?

   • Less trash would make our school cleaner.
   • A club would teach students how to sort items.
   • The recycling truck is green and white.
   • Recycling keeps paper and cans out of the trash.
4. 4.

   Which word best joins the opinion and the reason? "We should plant trees on the playground ___ they give shade on hot days."

   • unless
   • but
   • or
   • because
5. 5.

   Should your class have a job chart? Write your opinion and two different reasons for it.

   Opinion

   Reason 1

   Reason 2

   a clear opinion and two different reasons that both support it.