Fact and Opinion Practice 2

"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?

• She was born in 1915.
• Her parents picked cotton.
• It should have described her music
• The article decribes the details of her life.

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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?

• "...every Wednesday, I go swimming."
• "I'm usually the fastest swimmer..."
• "The best day of the week is Wednesday."
• "Wednesday comes right in the middle of the week."

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(1) Karate is a martial art. (2) It was first developed in Japan. Today, people practice karate around the world. (3) Karate develops strength and discipline. (4) Many children start to learn karate at the age of five or six.

(5) Karate is the best answer to most common health problems. (6)People can manage their injuries and illnesses by practicing this sport.

Which sentence shows the author's opinion?

• Sentence 6

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 5

• Sentence 1

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Thomas Jefferson was the most amazing president in our country's history. He was the third president of the United States. He was the author of the Declaration of Independence as well as the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. Jefferson stood out amongst all of his colleagues as being the best writer at the First Continental Congress, which is why they asked him to write the Declaration of Independence. He will be remembered in United States History.

Choose the statements that are facts in the passage.

• He was the third president of the United States.

• Thomas Jefferson was the most amazing president in our country's history.

• He was the author of the Declaration of Independence as well as the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

• Jefferson stood out amongst all of his colleagues as being the best writer at the First Continental Congress, which is why they asked him to write the Declaration of Independence.

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TV Undermines Family Time

Many people feel that they do not have enough time to spend with their families. . . . Television plays a crucial role. In the average American household, there are at least two televisions, and 67 percent of Americans report always or often watch television while eating dinner. Families who watch little or no television often find that they have more time to spend with one another.

Choose the opinion statement from the passage.

• In the average American household, there are at least two televisions.

• 67 percent of Americans report always or often watching television while eating dinner.

• Many people feel that they do not have enough time to spend with their families.

• Some people argue that watching television brings families together and provides a common experience.