Generalization Quiz

Have you ever watched a group of bear cubs? They are quite playful. They fight and wrestle with one another. This playful fighting is actually an important part of their development. It teaches them to protect themselves and helps them to become stronger. Which of the following statements is a generalization?

• Bear cubs leave their mothers around age 2.

• Bear cubs learn to protect themselves by play-fighting with one another.

• Most people enjoy observing bear cubs.

Would you like to ride on a roller coaster for four long minutes? You can do it if you travel to Nagashima, Japan and ride the Steel Dragon 2000. It is the longest roller coaster in the world, spanning more than 8000 feet and traveling 95 miles per hour. Which of the following statements is a generalization?

• People who ride roller coasters are fearless.

• Riders of the Steel Dragon 2000 roller coaster are on the ride for four minutes.

• The Steel Dragon 2000 is located in Japan.

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Math is the best school subject. This statement is:

• a fact

• an opinion

• a generalization

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Many kids find fractions confusing. This statement is:

• a fact

• an opinion

• a generalization

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Nearly seven million people visit the Eiffel Tower each year. This statement is:

• a fact

• an opinion

• a generalization

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The Eiffel Tower is the most important place to visit in France. This statement is:

• a fact

• an opinion

• a generalization

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Learning to play the piano is probably very difficult. This statement is:

• a fact

• an opinion

• a generalization

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Learning to play the piano is easier than learning to play the guitar. This statement is:

• a fact

• an opinion

• a generalization

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Golf is one of two sports that was played on the moon. This statement is:

• a fact

• an opinion

• a generalization

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Golf is a boring sport. This statement is:

• a fact

• an opinion

• a generalization

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