Fact and Opinion
Grade 4 - Reading - On Level
Read "Prairie Dog Warning": A prairie dog standing near its burrow gave a sharp bark. Other prairie dogs froze, then hurried underground. Scientists watching the colony wrote that different calls can warn about different kinds of danger. Which sentence is a fact?
- Other prairie dogs hurried underground after the bark.
- It is inviting the colony to eat corn.
- Animals live in many kinds of homes.
- Groups are safest when no one reacts to warnings.
Which sentence is an opinion about "Prairie Dog Warning"?
- Different calls can warn about different kinds of danger.
- Prairie dogs are the cleverest animals in the grassland.
- Other prairie dogs hurried underground after the bark.
- After the sharp bark, other prairie dogs froze and hurried underground.
Why is this sentence an opinion: "Cleaning a riverbank is the best Saturday activity."?
- It includes a cause and an effect.
- It is copied exactly from the passage as a fact.
- People could reasonably disagree with it.
- It names the main character.
Which claim from "Library Mural Vote" could be checked with evidence?
- This is the best passage in the book.
- The loudest group should always win a vote.
- Ms. Patel asked each group to explain its design.
- The bright reading lamp was the best part of the mural.
Which pair correctly labels a fact and an opinion from "River Cleanup Plan"?
- Fact: Luis sketched the riverbank before the cleanup.; Opinion: Cleaning a riverbank is the best Saturday activity.
- Both sentences are opinions.
- Fact: Cleaning a riverbank is the best Saturday activity.; Opinion: Luis sketched the riverbank before the cleanup.
- Both sentences are facts.
Read "Library Mural Vote": The class had three mural designs for the library wall. Instead of voting right away, Ms. Patel asked each group to explain how its design welcomed readers. After listening, students chose the design with open books, many languages, and a bright reading lamp. Which sentence is a fact?
- The loudest group should always win a vote.
- The winning design showed open books and many languages.
- The bright reading lamp was the best part of the mural.
- She wants to keep students from voting at all.
Which sentence is an opinion about "Library Mural Vote"?
- The bright reading lamp was the best part of the mural.
- Groups explained how each mural welcomed readers before students chose a design.
- Ms. Patel asked each group to explain its design.
- Each group explained how its design welcomed readers.
Why is this sentence an opinion: "Indoor recess is always more enjoyable than outdoor recess."?
- It includes a cause and an effect.
- People could reasonably disagree with it.
- It is copied exactly from the passage as a fact.
- It names the main character.
Which claim from "Solar Oven Test" could be checked with evidence?
- The cheese melted more slowly when clouds covered the sun.
- Solar ovens are the most exciting way to cook lunch.
- A first try is always the best solution.
- Everyone should agree with the author.
Which pair correctly labels a fact and an opinion from "Library Mural Vote"?
- Both sentences are opinions.
- Fact: The loudest group should always win a vote.; Opinion: Ms. Patel asked each group to explain its design.
- Fact: The winning design showed open books and many languages.; Opinion: The bright reading lamp was the best part of the mural.
- Fact: The bright reading lamp was the best part of the mural.; Opinion: The winning design showed open books and many languages.