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Facts & Opinions

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Valentine's Day is on February 14.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

2.

A giant tortoise can live up to 150 years.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

3.

Sharks are very scary animals.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

4.

Soccer is a very difficult sport to play.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

5.

Soccer is a very difficult sport to play.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

6.

Beethoven was the greatest composer.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

7.

Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

8.

Pizza with mushroms is delicious.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

9.

Elephants are the largest land mammals.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

10.

Yellow cats are so cute.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

11.

Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

12.

I think that we should leave school early on Dec. 20th.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

13.

When it's cold outside, sometimes it snows.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

14.

Pennsylvania is fun all of the time.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

15.

No one understands me.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

16.

Miss Deitrick's birthday is May 21st.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

17.

Laws regarding immigration are always unfair.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

18.

There are many laws regarding immigration.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

19.

Ice skating is a fun sport in winter, and it is perfectly safe.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

20.

Ice skating requires a frozen lake or pond or ice rink.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

21.

Which one is a fact?

a)

We are in 12th grade in Pds 1 and 3.

b)

Everyone in grade 12 is going to graduate.

c)

Miss Deitrick might like roses.

d)

Going to school in winter is easy.

22.

Which one is an opinion?

a)

Milk is healthy for most people.

b)

It is important to drink water.

c)

Bachata is the best dance style.

d)

Miss Deitrick does not like to give free time.

23.

Choose the answer that does NOT apply to facts?

a)

They are true.

b)

They change easily.

c)

They are provable.

d)

We can find them in libraries.

24.

Which answer does NOT apply to opinions?

a)

People change them a lot, especially when they get more information.

b)

They are very emotional, although they can still be smart/logical.

c)

They are supported or strengthened by facts.

d)

People always research a lot before they form their opinions.

25.
What do coordinate conjunctions do?
a)
join things that are equal
b)
join things that are not equal
c)
join subjects to predicates
d)
join vocabulary words
26.
What are the three main coordinate conjunctions?
a)
because, nor, for
b)
and, but, or
c)
and, also, because
d)
another, but, or
27.
In the example below, what is the coordinate conjunction joining?
The wolf ran out the door and through the woods.
a)
words
b)
phrases
c)
sentences/ clauses
28.
In the example below, what is the coordinate conjunction joining?
Mice and rats make good pets.
a)
words
b)
phrases
c)
sentences/ clauses
29.
In the example below, what is the coordinate conjunction joining?
The team practiced their dribbling and ran three laps.
a)
words
b)
phrases
c)
sentences/ clauses
30.
In the example below, what is the coordinate conjunction joining?
Tom will bring the chairs, or Mary can get them from the closet.
a)
words
b)
phrases
c)
sentences/ clauses
31.
In the example below, what is the coordinate conjunction joining?
Sally finished her homework, but I forgot to do mine.
a)
words
b)
phrases
c)
sentences/ clauses
32.
In the example below, what is the coordinate conjunction joining?
We will have cake or pie for dessert.
a)
words
b)
phrases
c)
sentences/ clauses
33.
What is the subject of this sentence?
Mr. Greenwald likes his ball chair and bounces on it during class.
a)
Mr. Greenwald
b)
ball chair
c)
bounces
d)
class
34.
What is the subject of this sentence?
Ms. Winterer and Ms. Fitch planned the science challenge.
a)
Ms. Winterer and Ms. Fitch
b)
Ms. Winterer
c)
Ms. Fitch
d)
science challenge
35.
What is the simple predicate of this sentence?
Ms. Winterer and Ms. Fitch planned the science challenge.
a)
Ms. Winterer and Ms. Fitch
b)
planned
c)
the
d)
science challenge
36.
What is the complete predicate of this sentence?
Ms. Bosh visited classrooms and gave advice.
a)
Ms. Bosch
b)
visited classrooms
c)
gave advice
d)
visited classrooms and gave advice
37.

I like both papaya ______________ watermelon.

a)

so

b)

but

c)

for

d)

and

38.

Her toys are new _____________ the puzzle set is old.

a)

for

b)

but

c)

or

d)

so

39.

Would you have cheese sandwich _________ noodles?

a)

so

b)

but

c)

and

d)

or

40.

I wanted to go to the beach , __________ Mary refused.

a)

still

b)

so

c)

but

d)

for

41.

I am a vegetarian, __________________ I don't eat meat.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

nor

42.

Thomas will be late to work, ____________ he has a dental appointment.

a)

but

b)

yet

c)

for

d)

so

43.

Jennifer does not like to swim, ____________ does she enjoy cycling.

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

but

d)

and

44.

I am allergic to cats, ___________ I have three of them.

a)

but

b)

yet

c)

and

d)

so

45.

I hate to waste a drop of gas, ________ it is very expensive these days.

a)

and

b)

for

c)

so

d)

but

46.

You can eat your cake with a spoon _________ fork.

a)

nor

b)

or

c)

for

d)

and

47.
A student talking to a substitute teacher
a)
Formal
b)
Informal
c)
Neither
48.
A teacher talking to a student
a)
Formal
b)
Informal
c)
Neither
49.
Two friends talking on the playground.
a)
Formal
b)
Informal
c)
Neither
50.
A parent
a)
Formal
b)
Informal
c)
Neither
51.
A friend
a)
Formal
b)
Informal
c)
Neither
52.
A guest speaker in class
a)
formal
b)
informal
c)
neither
53.
a friend's parent
a)
formal
b)
informal
c)
neither
54.
a teammate
a)
formal
b)
informal
c)
neither
55.
a teammate
a)
formal
b)
informal
c)
neither
56.
a cousin
a)
formal
b)
informal
c)
neither
57.

If you were writing an essay, which sentence would be a better claim statement.

a)

School uniforms would not positively affect learning environment at school.

b)

I believe school uniforms infringe on students' rights to self-expression.

58.

Which statement is more formal?

a)

The mail carrier was unable to deliver the mail on time due to the snow.

b)

The mail carrier couldn't deliver the mail on time because of the snow.

59.

Which statement is more formal?

a)

My father inflated several balloons for the birthday party.

b)

My dad blew up a bunch of balloons for the birthday party.

60.

Which statement is more formal?

a)

That party was lit.

b)

The gathering was enjoyable.

61.

If you were writing an essay, which sentence would be a better claim statement.

a)

I think wolves should be reintroduced to Isle Royale.

b)

Wolves should be reintroduced to Isle Royale.

62.

Which statement is more formal?

a)

Hannah was sick, but she got over it.

b)

Hannah recovered from her illness.

63.

Formal language is is more appropriate than informal language in all situations.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Which statement is more formal?

a)

When she saw my grades, my mother became very angry.

b)

When she saw my grades, my mom threw a fit.

65.

Which statement is more formal?

a)

I don't believe the results were accurate.

b)

The results were believed to be inaccurate.

66.

If you were writing an essay, which sentence would be a better claim statement.

a)

Teachers should allow the use of cell phones in classrooms.

b)

Teachers should let students use their cell phones in their classrooms.

67.

Formal writing is generally done in third person.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

If you were writing an essay, which sentence would be a better claim statement.

a)

I am going to tell you about why democracy is the best system of government.

b)

Despite its clear shortcomings, democracy is superior to other forms of government.

69.

If you were writing an essay, which sentence would be a better claim statement.

a)

The Bill of Rights protect essential freedoms for all United States citizens.

b)

My essay is about the Bill of Rights protect our freedoms.

70.
Which is not considered part of informal language?
a)
talking with a friend
b)
using slang
c)
personal writing
d)
writing an essay in school
71.
Which is not considered part of formal language?
a)
using correct grammar
b)
not always concerned about using correct grammar
c)
more advanced vocabulary
d)
official documents
72.
Choose the sentence that uses informal language:
a)
It was clearly indicated in the document
b)
I regret to inform you...
c)
Should you have a problem, please feel free to call.
d)
Give me the salt, will ya?
73.
Choose the sentence that uses formal language:
a)
I don't care if you do it or not.
b)
Just yell of you have any problems.
c)
A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately.
d)
Lots of kids love that kind of music.
74.
Pick the combination of words that are formal:
a)
verify and request
b)
ask and because
c)
won't and need
d)
busy and sorry
75.
Pick the combination of words that are informal:
a)
due to and require
b)
assist and receive
c)
occupied and possess
d)
help and give
76.
What would be the formal word for ask?
a)
receive
b)
ensure
c)
request
d)
commence
77.
What would be the informal word for inform?
a)
busy
b)
tell
c)
check
d)
get
78.
Which pair of informal and formal words is not a match?
a)
busy/occupied
b)
check/make sure
c)
begin/receive
d)
sorry/regret
79.
Which sentence is the formal way of saying, “He asked for more cash.”
a)
He wants more money.
b)
Better give him more dough.
c)
I need some extra bucks.
d)
He requested more money.
80.
Who would you want to speak more formally to?
a)
A teacher
b)
Your mother
c)
A friend
d)
Another kid on the playground
81.
Who would be ok to speak more informally to?
a)
A police officer
b)
Your dad
c)
The president of a bank
d)
The director of a museum
82.
Which sentence changed the following sentence to informal language? “I regret that I have been otherwise occupied every time you have contacted me.”
a)
I've been busy.
b)
I have much to do.
c)
I'm sorry I've been busy every time you have tried to reach me.
d)
I have not been able to contact you.
83.
Choose the place where you would most likely use informal language:
a)
An art gallery
b)
An amusement park
c)
A wedding
d)
A graduation ceremony
84.
Choose who you would most likely use formal language with, when speaking to them:
a)
All of these people
b)
The president
c)
A security guard
d)
Our principal
85.
The phrase “a number of things” is formal for:
a)
Something
b)
One
c)
Lots of stuff
d)
Too much to count
86.
To write someone back, is to:
a)
receive
b)
occupy
c)
conclude
d)
reply
87.
Instead of saying, “there’s something else”, the formal word to use would be:
a)
Furthermore
b)
Sincerely
c)
Verify
d)
Ensure
88.
The informal phrase for “In conclusion” would be:
a)
The next thing
b)
The first thing
c)
The last thing
d)
I want to tell you
89.
How would you say, “We disagree about lots of stuff” in a more formal way?
a)
You and I don't agree.
b)
In my opinion, we do not agree very often.
c)
We never agree about anything.
d)
Why do we always disagree?
90.

Hey! Whatcha doing?

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

91.

Man, I''m starving. When's dinner?

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

92.

I am extremely hungry. When is dinner?

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

93.

I would prefer that you turn down the volume on your television.

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

94.

Which is a characteristic of formal language?

a)

spelling errors

b)

some incomplete sentences

c)

complete sentences

d)

casual tone

95.

What is a characteristic of informal language?

a)

no slang

b)

correct spelling

c)

casual tone

d)

serious tone

96.

Which is an example of informal language?

a)

I would like to speak with you about situation.

b)

When you arrive home from school, be sure to start your homework.

c)

I really wanna go with ya.

d)

People always seem to be bothered by taking assessments on a Friday.

97.

In what situation is informal language appropriate?

a)

writing a school report

b)

texting a good friend

c)

speaking with the principal

d)

speaking at a job interview

98.

In what situation is formal language appropriate?

a)

when calling a close friend

b)

when speaking with your teacher

c)

when playing a game with your little brother

d)

when talking with a friend on the bus

99.
Which is not considered part of informal language?
a)
talking with a friend
b)
using slang
c)
personal writing
d)
writing an essay in school
100.
Which is not considered part of formal language?
a)
using correct grammar
b)
not always concerned about using correct grammar
c)
more advanced vocabulary
d)
official documents

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