WorksheetsPRE-TEST - SLO 5: Fact and Opinion
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
1. Which of the following is the best definition of a Fact in academic writing?
A statement made by an expert on a specific topic.
A general consensus among people about a specific event.
A claim that can be verified as true or false using objective evidence.
A strong statement of belief that is supported by some evidence.
2. Which of these statements is most likely a Fact?
Reading fiction is the most effective way to improve vocabulary.
The U.S. Congress has two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The color green is clearly the better choice for school walls.
Every student should volunteer at least ten hours a month for their community.
3. An Opinion statement can often be identified by words that express a personal judgment or preference. These words are collectively known as:
Coordinating Conjunctions
Signal Words
Objective Evidence
Dependent Clauses
4. Read the following statement: 'The new school uniforms are clearly the worst decision the administration has ever made.' This statement is primarily an Opinion because:
It deals with a public issue (uniforms)
It uses subjective adjectives ('worst')
The word 'clearly' shows certainty.
The statement is too long to be a verifiable fact.
5. Which of the following statements is a Fact?
Mount Everest is the highest mountain above sea level, reaching $8,848.86$ meters.
The color blue is universally recognized as the most calming shade.
Every person must spend time outdoors daily to remain truly healthy.
Shakespeare's best work is Hamlet.
6. The mayor's chief economic advisor stated that 'The city's strong financial performance will guarantee lower taxes next year.' This statement is still classified as an Opinion because:
It is a statement about a future event, which cannot be verified in the present moment.
The advisor’s job requires them to give subjective advice.
It contains the strong signal word 'guarantee,' which is not a fact.
Only statements of historical record can be facts.
7. Which statement is an Opinion?
The company’s revenue increased by 8% over the last fiscal year.
The current CEO has been in her position for exactly seven years.
The marketing campaign yielded the most significant results in a decade.
The stock price closed at $15.50 on Tuesday, according to financial reports.
8. Which part of this passage is the Fact: 'The average temperature in the city was 15 degree celcius last week. Scientists agree that this fluctuation will likely lead to an early snowfall this year.'
The average temperature in the city was 15 degree celcius last week.
an early snowfall this year
a prediction about the climate
Scientists agree that this fluctuation will likely lead to an early snowfall this year.
9. Statements using words like 'must,' 'should,' or 'ought to' generally signal a(n):
Statement of objective truth.
Recommendation or Value Judgment (Opinion).
Legal decree or law (Fact).
Unverified historical record.
10. Which of the following sentences contains both a Fact and an Opinion?
The school cafeteria serves lunch between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
Historical records prove that the first settlers arrived on the island in the year 1750.
Most students believe that the school day should be shortened.
The auditorium, built in 2023, is the best architectural addition in a decade.
11. A historian claims, 'The French Revolution was undeniably the most impactful event of the 18th century.' This is an Opinion primarily because:
The age of the event is too old to be verified.
It is stated by a historian, and experts only deal in facts.
It contains a subjective judgment ('most impactful') that cannot be objectively measured.
The 18th century has too many events to rank accurately.
12. Which sentence uses a word that most clearly signals a subjective Opinion?
The temperature dropped below freezing point, causing ice to form.
The committee decided to postpone the vote until the next meeting.
The school cafeteria food is always terrible and should be replaced.
The principal announced the new policy change at 9:00 AM.
13. Which statement is the most Objective?
The city council made a disastrous mistake when they approved the budget cuts.
The experiment showed a 30% reduction in bacterial growth within 48 hours.
Everyone knows that the new construction project is entirely unnecessary.
The novel is definitely the most beautiful piece of literature written this century.
14. The planet Mars, which has a diameter of 6,779 km, is a truly magnificent sight when viewed through a telescope. What part of the sentence is the Opinion?
is a truly magnificent sight
The planet Mars, which has a diameter of 6,779 km
when viewed through a telescope
the planet Mars
15. A report shows 80% of students scored highly. This data proves our school offers a superior academic program. The conclusion is an Opinion because:
The 80% statistic cannot be reliably verified.
The statement is too complicated.
The term 'superior academic program' is a subjective value judgment based on an interpretation of the data.
Any statement that uses the word 'proves' is always an opinion.
