Fact or Opinion
My bedroom has pink paint on the walls and a blue bed.
Identify if it is fact or opinion
fact
Strong magnets are put into some roller coasters. They are also put into the end of the track. As the rollercoaster approaches the end of the track, the attracting forces of the magnet bring the coaster to a gentle stop.
a. Roller coasters stop at the end of the track.
b. Some kinds of roller coasters use magnets to make them stop.
c. Roller coasters are fun.
b. Some kinds of roller coasters use magnets to make them stop.
Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. She had long dark hair, fair skin, and lips as red as roses. The princess lived in the castle with her father, the king, and her evil stepmother, the queen.
a. folktale b. fantasy
c. mystery d. realistic fiction
a. folktale
Please be careful with that vase. It is quite fragile.
a. easily broken b. beautiful c. useful
a. easily broken
I would like a of ___________apple pie, please.
a. piece
b.peace
a. piece
On the first day of school, I am always nervous.
Identify if it is a fact or opinion
opinion
Before toothbrushes were invented, people cleaned their teeth with small twigs. The first toothbrushes were made from bones and bristles from boars, horsehairs, or even feathers. Today the bristles on most toothbrushes are made from nylon.
a. People used to clean their teeth with twigs.
b. Most toothbrushes are made from nylon.
c. Before toothbrushes were invented, people used natural objects to clean their teeth.
c. Before toothbrushes were invented, people used natural objects to clean their teeth.
Detective McCready looked carefully around the room. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Then he noticed the bookcase in the corner. There was a book missing from the third shelf. Could that be a clue?
a. biography b. historical fiction
c. science fiction d. mystery
mystery
Mara worried that the kids at school would make fun of her new glasses. She did not want to be mocked just for having poor vision.
a. hated b.teased c. loved
b.teased
My dog, Rascal, is very __________ to me.
A. deer
B. dear
B. dear
A cougar can run faster than a turtle.
Identify if it is a fact or opinion.
fact
When beavers builds a dam across a river, they dramatically change the landscape. The dam creates a pond or even a lake. Land that was once dry gets covered in water. The new lake becomes a home for birds, fish, and other kinds of wildlife.
a. Beavers make dramatic changes to the environment.
b. Beavers create new ponds and lakes.
c. Beavers build dams across rivers.
a. Beavers make dramatic changes to the environment.
As the car took off into the air, Sandy looked down at the carnival below. "Do you really think we'll be together forever?" she asked. "Of course we will!" Danny replied as the car flew slowly into the sunset.
a. mystery b. informational
c. fantasy d. realistic fiction
fantasy
The book shelf was sturdy enough to hold all of Nathan's books without falling apart.
a. strong b. tall c. big
a. strong
Back in my day, a loaf of bread cost ten _______.
a. cents
b. scents
a. cents
Blonde hair looks better than black hair.
Identify if it is a fact or opinion
opinion
When most animals look into a mirror, they think that the reflection is another animal. A few animals do recognize themselves. They include: elephants, dolphins, chimps and great apes.
a. A dolphin can recognize itself in a mirror.
b. Most animals do not like to look in mirrors.
c. Most animals do not recognize themselves in a mirror.
c. Most animals do not recognize themselves in a mirror.
Even though we call the inside part of a pencil lead, there is actually no lead inside a pencil at all. The core, or writing part of the pencil, is made from a mixture of a mineral called graphite and clay.
a. historical fiction b. realistic fiction
c. informational d. science fiction
informational
Jenny told me about the movie she saw, but she did not reveal the ending because she knew I was going to see it too.
a. change b. hide c. tell
tell
I don’t like _________, so I’ll take the elevator instead.
a.stares
b.stairs
b.stairs
The twins turned one on November 28, 2012.
Identify if it is a fact or opinion
fact
Guinea pigs may be pets in the United States, but in Peru, they are dinner. Guinea pigs are a good source of protein for many people who live in Peru. They can also be a much needed source of income for people who raise them to sell.
a. Guinea pigs are a good source of protein
b. Guinea pigs are cute and fluffy.
c. In Peru, many people eat Guinea pigs.
c. In Peru, many people eat Guinea pigs.
Edison's first invention was the electric vote counter. Although it worked well, few people wanted to buy it, so the invention was considered a failure. After that, Edison decided he would only invent things that he was sure people would want.
a. biography b. folktale
c. historical fiction d. science fiction
biography
The valiant young woman grabbed the little boy just in time to save him from the speeding car.
a. smart b. angry c. brave
brave
A _________ horse is sometimes called a stallion.
a.mail
b.male
b.male