Opinion Vocabulary

A feeling or thought. For example, "Red is the best color."

• opinion

• fact

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'opinion' because the statement 'Red is the best color' reflects a feeling or thought, which is subjective and not necessarily based on verifiable evidence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Something that is always true, such as 1+1=2.

• opinion

• fact

Answer explanation

A fact is something that is always true, such as 1+1=2. It is not based on opinion but on objective reality.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

An example of a transition word:

• Opinion

• Fact

• Additionally,

• Red

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Additionally,' because it is an example of a transition word that helps connect ideas and sentences in a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

A REASON helps someone understand:

• Who

• What

• Why

• Where

Answer explanation

A REASON helps someone understand 'Why'. It provides the rationale or cause behind a certain action or event, aiding in comprehension.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Examples are:

• details that support a reason

• Extra reasons

• Not helpful

• too much work

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'details that support a reason' because examples typically provide specific details that back up or illustrate a reason or argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Opinion writing helps someone understand what you think and why.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Opinion writing helps someone understand what you think and why, making the statement true.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Select ALL of the transition words and phrases:

• In my opinion,

• First,

• Lastly,

• I believe,

Answer explanation

The correct transition words and phrases are 'In my opinion,' 'First,' 'Lastly,' and 'I believe,' which are commonly used to indicate the flow of ideas in a text.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Cats are better than dogs.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Reason

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Opinion' because the statement 'Cats are better than dogs' expresses a personal preference rather than a verifiable fact or reason.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

There are 50 states in The United States of America.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Reason

Answer explanation

The statement 'There are 50 states in The United States of America' is a fact because it can be objectively verified and proven to be true.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D