Fact Vs Opinion 5th Grade

In the first paragraph of "Insects as Food", the author assumes that most people-

• like insects.
• hate insects.
• have eaten insects.
• thinks insects are useful.

In the second and third paragraphs, the author supports his or her viewpoint by-

• quoting an expert.
• providing a variety of opinions.
• repeating the main idea.
• giving facts.

Which of the following is a statement of opinion?

• Insects have long been an important food source.
• Australian aborigines ate bugs.
• Insects are delicious.
• Beeswax is used in lip balms.

Which statement best sums up the author's viewpoint?

• Insects are unfairly rejected as a food source.
• Insects are better than most foods.
• Insects have no place in a modern diet.
• Insects are the food of the future.

This article is best described as-

• balanced.
• unbalanced.
• emotional.
• inaccurate.

In the first sentence of "Down with Cats!", the writer gives-

• an order.
• a question.
• a statement of fact.
• a statement of opinion.

Which clue word in this sentence signals that it is an opinion? "Some people think this is a good quality." 

• think
• good
• some
• is

A statement from the story that cannot be proved true or false is-

• cats are hunters.
• they are related to lions and tigers.
• dogs are much nicer that cats.
• house cats hunt mice, birds, and lizards.

The third paragraph includes-

• only statements of fact.
• statements of both fact and opinion.
• only statements of opinion.
• statements of fact that cannot be proved.

Which is not a good way to prove that one of the facts is true or false? 

• Check an encyclopedia.
• Check a book about animals.
• Ask a friend. 
• Ask an animal expert.