Critical Reading: Sorting Facts and Opinions in a Paragraph Quiz

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1. Read the paragraph and select all the factual statements: ‘The school is three stories tall. I think the green paint looks terrible. It has 500 students. Our principal is the best in the state.’

Explanation

Statement A (three stories tall) and C (500 students) can be verified and counted, making them facts. B ('terrible') and D ('best') use subjective words that signal personal opinions.

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Critical Reading: Sorting Facts and Opinions In A Paragraph Quiz - Quiz

Strong readers know how to separate what can be proven from what is believed. In this sorting facts opinions quiz, you’ll work with full paragraphs to identify factual statements and opinions side by side. You’ll evaluate evidence, examine wording, and categorize information accurately. Each question builds critical reading skills and... see moreprepares you to analyze texts more objectively in academic and real-world contexts.
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2. The statement ‘Running is the most fun sport’ contains a clue word that signals a fact.

Explanation

This is false. The clue word 'most fun' is a superlative adjective expressing a personal preference or judgment, which signals an opinion, not a fact.

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3. Which of these statements from a paragraph is the clearest opinion?

Explanation

The phrase 'I believe' is a strong clue that the statement is a personal viewpoint or judgment that cannot be verified as true for everyone, making it an opinion.

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4. The statement ‘In my opinion, the blue car is faster’ contains the phrase _______, which clearly signals an opinion.

Explanation

This phrase is the strongest clue that the statement is based on the speaker's personal view and not on objective, verifiable data.

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5. In a paragraph, a statement that includes a date (e.g., The museum opened on May 1st) is always a fact.

Explanation

This is true. Dates are specific, verifiable pieces of information, and statements that assert a specific date for an event are considered factual.

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6. Which statement from a paragraph could be easily verified by looking it up in a book or online?

Explanation

Finding when an award was won is a verifiable event in history (a fact). The other statements are subjective judgments or opinions.

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7. Read the paragraph and identify the factual statements: ‘Our new park is perfect for families. It covers three acres of land. The park should have a bigger playground. It opened last Saturday.’

Explanation

B (three acres) and D (opened last Saturday) provide measurable or verifiable data points, making them facts. A ('perfect') and C ('should have') are subjective judgments or opinions.

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8. The word ‘should’ in a sentence indicates a feeling of obligation or a recommendation, which is always a(n) _______.

Explanation

Words like 'should,' 'must,' or 'ought to' express a value judgment or suggestion, which falls under the category of opinion.

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9. To find the opinions in a paragraph, you should look for:

Explanation

Opinions are signaled by words that describe personal feelings, judgments, or preferences, such as 'ugly,' 'best,' 'I think,' or 'delicious.'

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10. If a sentence in a paragraph states a law, like ‘All cars must stop at a red light,’ it is a fact, even though it dictates behavior.

Explanation

This is true. Rules, laws, and verified regulations are considered factual because they are verifiable sources of information, even if they contain the word 'must.'

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11. Which statement in a paragraph is a fact?

Explanation

The date of completion (1889) is a piece of verifiable, historical information, making it a fact. The other statements are subjective judgments or opinions.

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12. Select the facts in this text about a dog: ‘Our dog is a Labrador Retriever. I feel he is the friendliest dog in the neighborhood. He weighs 75 pounds. He has the best smile.’

Explanation

A (breed) and C (weight) are verifiable with documents or a scale, making them facts. B ('friendliest') and D ('best smile') are based on personal feelings ('I feel') and subjective adjectives ('best'), making them opinions.

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13. The statement in the paragraph, ‘Cats sleep for many hours each day,’ is a _______.

Explanation

This statement can be verified through scientific observation and research on cat behavior, making it a verifiable fact.

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14. The sentence ‘Our government wasted money on the new road’ is a factual statement because it uses the word 'money.'

Explanation

This is false. The word 'wasted' is a subjective, judgmental term. While the spending itself is a fact, labeling it as 'wasted' is an opinion.

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15. Which statement from a paragraph is most clearly an opinion? (Select all that apply)

Explanation

B uses the clue 'We believe.' C uses the subjective adjective 'colorful.' Both indicate a personal viewpoint or judgment. A and D are verifiable facts.

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16. If a statement in a paragraph can be argued or debated, it is most likely a(n):

Explanation

Opinions are based on personal viewpoints and feelings, which makes them open to argument and debate, unlike facts, which are verifiable.

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17. A good test to check if a statement is a fact is to ask: ‘Can this statement be _______?’

Explanation

Facts must be supported by evidence, data, or observation; they must be provable or verifiable as true or false.

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18. Read the paragraph and select all the opinion statements: ‘The ocean is very deep. The waves are frightening and loud. Sharks are the coolest animals in the water. Swimming in the sea is dangerous.’

Explanation

B ('frightening'), C ('coolest'), and D ('dangerous') are all subjective adjectives or judgments that cannot be proven true for everyone, making them opinions. A is a verifiable, scientific fact.

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19. The statement ‘This brand of shoes is better than that one’ is an opinion because the word ‘better’ is a _______ comparison.

Explanation

Better' is a comparative form that relies on personal judgment (preference, quality, comfort) and cannot be objectively proven true for all people, making it an opinion.

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20. Identify the opinion statements in the text: ‘The movie theatre was crowded last night. The movie was terrible and ended late. Everyone should demand a refund.’

Explanation

C ('terrible') is a subjective adjective. D ('should demand') is a value judgment/recommendation. A ('crowded') and the second part of B ('ended late') are verifiable facts.

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Read the paragraph and select all the factual statements: ‘The...
The statement ‘Running is the most fun sport’ contains a clue word...
Which of these statements from a paragraph is the clearest opinion?
The statement ‘In my opinion, the blue car is faster’ contains the...
In a paragraph, a statement that includes a date (e.g., The museum...
Which statement from a paragraph could be easily verified by looking...
Read the paragraph and identify the factual statements: ‘Our new...
The word ‘should’ in a sentence indicates a feeling of obligation...
To find the opinions in a paragraph, you should look for:
If a sentence in a paragraph states a law, like ‘All cars must stop...
Which statement in a paragraph is a fact?
Select the facts in this text about a dog: ‘Our dog is a Labrador...
The statement in the paragraph, ‘Cats sleep for many hours each...
The sentence ‘Our government wasted money on the new road’ is a...
Which statement from a paragraph is most clearly an opinion? (Select...
If a statement in a paragraph can be argued or debated, it is most...
A good test to check if a statement is a fact is to ask: ‘Can this...
Read the paragraph and select all the opinion statements: ‘The ocean...
The statement ‘This brand of shoes is better than that one’ is an...
Identify the opinion statements in the text: ‘The movie theatre was...
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