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Fact or Opinion

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

Kermit the Frog first appeared on Sesame Street in 1969.

b)

Kermit the Frog is everyone's favorite muppet.

c)

Kermit has also appeared in several muppet movies.

2.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

Apples contain vitamin C.

b)

Fuji apples are the tastiest kind of apple.

c)

Apples make a delicious snack.

3.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

The captain of the Titanic was a coward.

b)

Only 710 people survived when the Titanic sunk on April 15, 1912.

c)

The Titanic set sail with 2,224 passengers and crew members.

4.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

All children love poems written by Shel Silverstein.

b)

Shel Silverstein is a good poet.

c)

Shel Silverstein wrote and illustrated a book of poems called, Where the Sidewalk Ends.

5.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

Abraham Lincoln was the best president.

b)

Abraham Lincoln would have done more great things if he had not been killed.

c)

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States.

6.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

Koalas in the wild are found in southwest Australia.

b)

Koalas are marsupials, which means that the females have pouches.

c)

Koalas are adorable.

7.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

A ruler is used to measure length.

b)

There are twelve inches in a foot.

c)

Every student should keep a ruler in his or her desk.

8.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

Everyone should own a computer.

b)

Many people spend too much time on their computers.

c)

Computers can be used for playing games.

9.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

Totem poles are scary.

b)

Totem poles are carved from the trunks of cedar trees.

c)

Totem poles are carved by Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest.

10.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

Snakes are scarier than spiders.

b)

There are about 2,700 different kinds of snakes.

c)

Snakes are a kind of reptile.

11.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

Tubas are made from brass.

b)

A tuba should be polished at least once a week.

c)

The tuba is my favorite instrument.

12.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

Harry Potter would made a good friend.

b)

The best Harry Potter book is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

c)

Harry Potter was created by J.K. Rowling.

13.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

It takes about 27 days for the moon to travel around the earth.

b)

It would be fun to travel to the moon.

c)

Sometimes the moon looks like a face when it is full.

14.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

Piranhas are very interesting fish.

b)

Piranhas live in the Amazon River.

c)

Everyone in South America is frightened of piranhas.

15.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

The Pacific Ocean is the largest body of water in the world.

b)

The Pacific Ocean is better than the Atlantic Ocean.

c)

The Pacific Ocean borders California to the west.

16.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

People who live in Australia have interesting and exciting lives.

b)

Australia is located south of the Equator.

c)

Australia is both a continent and a country.

17.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

Tigers are beautiful animals.

b)

Tigers are larger than panthers.

c)

Tigers are carnivores.

18.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

An atlas is a book filled with maps of the world.

b)

It is fun to look at an atlas and think about all the places you might want to visit someday.

c)

You can use an atlas to find out where the country of Senegal is located.

19.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

Spinach does not taste good.

b)

Vegetables contain many important vitamins.

c)

Carrots are the best vegetables.

20.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

Many trees lose their leaves in autumn.

b)

The best part of autumn is going back to school after summer break.

c)

Autumn is my favorite time of year.

21.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

Cheese is made from milk.

b)

Swiss cheese and mozzarella are not the same color as cheddar.

c)

Cheddar is the best kind of cheese.

22.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

Maurice Sendak wrote Where the Wild Things Are.

b)

All children love Where the Wild Things Are.

c)

Maurice Sendak is the best children's author ever.

23.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

Blue is a primary color.

b)

Light blue is the best color to use when you are coloring in the sky in a picture.

c)

If you mix blue and red together, they make purple.

24.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

It is better to visit Brazil than Peru.

b)

Everyone in Brazil is friendly.

c)

Brazil is the largest country in South America.

25.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

Barley is a type of grain.

b)

People like barley better than rice.

c)

My grandma makes the best barley soup in the world!

26.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

I believe that a kangaroo would make a good pet.

b)

Kangaroos live in groups called mobs.

c)

Kangaroos always look like they are happy.

27.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

An elephant brain weighs about eleven pounds.

b)

I think elephants are smarter than humans.

c)

An adult human brain weighs about three pounds.

28.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

Animals that eat only plants are called herbivores.

b)

Rabbits are herbivores.

c)

Rabbits make good pets for children.

29.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

A beagle is a breed of dog that is sometimes used for hunting.

b)

All beagles love to play fetch.

c)

A beagle is the perfect pet for a family.

30.

Which of these statements is a fact?

a)

The Statue of Liberty is the greatest statue in the world.

b)

The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from France.

c)

All Americans should see the Statue of Liberty at least once in their lifetime.

31.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

I think bats are fascinating.

b)

Each night the bats leave the cave to eat their fill of insects.

c)

About a million Mexican freetail bats live in Bat Cave in Carlsbad Cavern.

32.

Which of these statements is an opinion?

a)

An opinion is what someone believes, but it cannot be proven to be true.

b)

I think facts are more important than opinions.

c)

A fact is a statement that can be proven to be true.