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Fact, Opinion, Bias

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does it mean to show bias?

a)

to be conceited

b)

to favor one side over another

c)

to refuse to take a side

d)

to show selfishness

2.

Eating grapefruit is the best way to lose weight.

What is the extreme language in this sentence?

a)

is

b)

best

c)

weight

d)

lose

3.

Study shows 5th graders never do their homework.

What is the extreme language in this sentence?

a)

shows

b)

do

c)

never

d)

homework

4.

"Reading for pleasure is a waste of time."

Describe this sentence.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

5.

"People who spend hours reading don't get to experience the real world."

Describe this sentence.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

6.

"Readers don't usually learn anything that is useful about how to deal with everyday life."

Describe this sentence.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

7.

"Teacher always make us read things that are boring."

Describe this sentence.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

8.

"Eating tomatoes is one of the best things you can do."

This sentence is a:

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

9.

Citizens of the Fairlawn Park area look with alarm at the evil plot to change a beautiful spot into a baseball park. If this malicious plan is carried out, the lovely trees in the park will be chopped down. Values of the property within the area will drop sharply as the park fills with the filth and debris of the bulldozers and other equipment. Later the shrieks of the young ruffians who take over the park will destroy the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. Obviously no one cares about the poor citizen who has slaved to pay for his home and to keep up with his taxes.


The author is biased against...

a)

homeowners and taxpayers

b)

citizens of the Fairlawn Park area

c)

a baseball field in the park

d)

more trees in the park

10.
What is a fact?
a)
A statement that everyone agrees upon
b)
A personal belief
c)
A true statement which can be verified with evidence
d)
A general understanding of reality
11.

What word is used to describe a text that contains NO bias?

a)

Objective

b)

Impersonal

c)

News

d)

Opinion

12.
What is bias in journalism?
a)
Only writing bad things about a person, event or issue
b)
Only writing good things about a person, event or issue
c)
An unbalanced and unfair way of looking at a situation and reporting it
d)
Making up your mind about a person before getting to know him/her
13.

Bias is...

a)

the way that someone thinks about something

b)

an opinion about someone or something that is not always fair or based on facts

c)

necessary, very important

d)

something different instead of the usual thing

14.
What would be the best way to verify the statement below?
Joliet is the 6th largest city in Illinois?
a)
checking an atlas or map
b)
drawing a picture
c)
performing a song
d)
having debate
15.
"The Godmother of Rock" by Greta Hicks tells the story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe. She was an early American singer and guitarist. The article describes the details of Tharpe's life, but it should have described her music more. She was born in 1915. Her parents picked cotton and were also musicians.
Which is an opinion?
a)
She was born in 1915.
b)
Her parents picked cotton.
c)
It should have described her music
d)
The article decribes the details of her life.
16.
Persuasive writing is meant to convince the readers of a particular opinion. To make it convincing, support opinions with facts.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
What does verify mean?
a)
Something is true
b)
Something is false
c)
Something can be proven
d)
Something cannot be proven
18.
If a doctor says that you're four feet tall, can you verify that statement?
a)
Yes
b)
No
19.
The best day of the week is Wednesday. On Wednesdays, I feel confident and happy. Wednesday comes right in the middle of the week, and every Wednesday, I go swimming. I'm usually the fastest swimmer in the pool. This means that I end every Wednesday feeling happy and proud.
Which detail from the passage contains the author's opinion?
a)
"...every Wednesday, I go swimming."
b)
"I'm usually the fastest swimmer..."
c)
"The best day of the week is Wednesday."
d)
"Wednesday comes right in the middle of the week."
20.
Bias is NOT
a)
a fact
b)
an opinion
c)
favoring one side
d)
found in non-fiction
21.
Karate is a martial art. It was first developed in Japan. Today, people practice karate around the world. Karate develops strength and discipline. Many children start to learn karate at the age of five or six.Karate is the best answer to most common health problems. People can manage their injuries and illnesses by practicing this sport.
Which sentence shows the author's bias?
a)
"It was first developed in Japan."
b)
"Many children start to learn karate at the age of five or six."
c)
Karate is the best answer to most common health problems."
d)
"Today, people practice karaate around the world."
22.

Clocks are used

for telling time.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

23.

Fact can be defined as?

a)

an outlook on something based on experience or ideas

b)

A judgement or belief about something

c)

A piece of information presented that actually happened or is true

d)

A statement based on feeling rather than reality

24.

Opinion can be described as?

a)

Something can be proven to be true

b)

A judgement or belief about something

c)

Something that actually happened

d)

A judgement or outlook on something based on experience or ideas

25.

1. Fact or opinion? If we all wear the same thing, we do not get to see who people are on the inside.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

26.

This is a prejudice in favor or against a person, thing, or group. It is usually considered to be unfair.

a)

Opinion

b)

Fact

c)

Implication

d)

Bias

27.

Vitamins are good for your health.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

28.

The ancient Romans expanded their empire and our knowledge of the world.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

29.

What is another word for bias?

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

c)

Prejudice

d)

Implication

30.

Roses and gardenias are flowers that smell good.

a)

Opinion

b)

Fact

31.

Penny Jenkins is the best candidate for City Council.

a)

Opinion

b)

Fact

32.

If you plan to play tennis seriously, the price of your racket should not be your biggest concern.

a)

Opinion

b)

Fact

33.

Spring is the most exciting season to play tennis.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

34.

Lightning strikes kill many people every year.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

35.

William Shakespeare wrote many plays and sonnets.

a)

Opinion

b)

Fact

36.

Early tennis balls were made of wool or hair wrapped in leather.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

37.

Tennis is a fun sport.

a)

Opinion

b)

Fact

38.

Hummingbirds can fly backwards as well as up and down.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

39.

Hang gliding is an exciting activity.

a)

Opinion

b)

Fact

40.

Bananas are high in potassium.

a)

Opinion

b)

Fact

41.

Reading frequently often increases your speed and expands your knowledge of vocabulary.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

42.

25% of all marriages end in divorce.

a)

Opinion

b)

Fact

43.

The type of writing where an author expresses his/her thoughts about a subject.

a)

Objective

b)

Subjective

44.

What are personal views based on emotions or feelings called?

a)

Facts

b)

Opinions

45.

Statements that can be tested or measured to prove if they are true or not.

a)

Facts

b)

Opinions

46.

Fact or Opinion: "Deserts are actually defined by the amount of rainfall they receive rather than their temperature. Because of this, the largest desert in the world is actually Antarctica."

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

47.

Fact or Opinion: "I don't think Antarctica should be called a desert because it isn't hot."

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

48.

"The tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, a skyscraper 2,722 feet tall."

a)

Objective Statement

b)

Subjective Statement

49.

"The Houston Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars yesterday in Jacksonville and moved into first place in their division."

a)

Objective Statement

b)

Subjective Statement

50.

"Professional athletes are paid too much."

a)

Objective Statement

b)

Subjective Statement

51.
The American flag is the best flag.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
52.
There are too many stripes on the American flag.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
53.
Chocolate is made from cocoa beans.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
54.
Cats are good pets. 
a)
Fact 
b)
Opinion
55.
Yogurt is a milk product. 
a)
Fact 
b)
Opinion
56.
Cookies are made with sugar. 
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
57.
Cities are fun to visit. 
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
58.
Chocolate is yummy. 
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
59.
Cookies are delicious. 
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
60.
Cities have tall buildings. 
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
61.
Alligators are reptiles. 
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
62.
Alligators are nice. 
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
63.
Cars are better than trucks. 
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion 
64.
Crayons make it easy to draw. 
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
65.
The author writes to make the reader laugh, cry, or experience some other emotion.
a)
entertain
b)
inform
c)
describe
d)
bias
66.
The author instructs or tells how to do something.
a)
entertain
b)
fiction/literary
c)
describe
d)
explain
67.
The author writes to show or explain facts.
a)
inform
b)
entertain
c)
describe
d)
sensory words
68.
The author writes to influence or convince the reader.
a)
persuade
b)
describe
c)
inform
d)
entertain
69.
The author uses the five senses to tell about a topic.
a)
describe
b)
persuade
c)
explain
d)
perspective
70.
words that connects to the five senses to create an image or description.
thump, creamy, salty, cold, gurgle, blurred, twinkling
a)
sensory words
b)
fact
c)
inform
d)
sequencing words
71.
statement that can be proving to be true
a)
fact
b)
opinion
c)
describe
d)
sensory words
72.

to repeat exactly what someone else has said or written

a)

fact

b)

quote

c)

bias

d)

objective point of view

73.

Valentine's Day is the best holiday ever

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

74.

The United States of America elects a president every four years

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

75.

Percy Jackson is the best book I've ever read

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

76.
Wednesdays are the best day of the week.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
77.
A giant tortoise can live to be 150 years old.
a)
fact
b)
opinion
78.
Basketball is the best sport ever
a)
fact
b)
opinion 
79.
There are twelve months in a year.
a)
fact 
b)
opinion
80.
Your birthday comes only one day a year.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
81.
The talent show will begin at 8 p.m.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion