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Name<br />

A fact is something that can be proven true.<br />

An opinion is a belief that cannot be proven true.<br />

Read each sentence and decide whether it is a fact or an opinion.<br />

Then circle Fact or Opinion.<br />

1. People need to change their attitude toward the<br />

environment.<br />

2. The steam engine was invented during the Industrial<br />

Revolution.<br />

3. The ozone layer protects us from the sun’s<br />

harmful rays.<br />

4. Fifth graders in Parma, Michigan, created<br />

Environmental Awareness Day.<br />

5. Scientists know that pollution is a main cause of<br />

global warming.<br />

6. Technology is the answer to all of the problems<br />

that we face.<br />

7. Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and<br />

7,000 gallons of water.<br />

8. Cities and towns will be clean and pleasant in<br />

the future.<br />

9. Acid rain can damage plants, animals, and<br />

even buildings.<br />

10. Paper is the best material to recycle.<br />

90<br />

Beyond the Horizon<br />

Grade 5/Unit 3<br />

<strong>Practice</strong><br />

Comprehension:<br />

Fact and Opinion<br />

Fact Opinion<br />

Fact<br />

Opinion<br />

Fact<br />

Opinion<br />

Fact<br />

Opinion<br />

Fact<br />

Opinion<br />

Fact Opinion<br />

Fact<br />

Opinion<br />

Fact Opinion<br />

Fact<br />

Opinion<br />

Fact Opinion<br />

At Home: With a family member or helper, read a<br />

newspaper or a magazine and list fi ve facts and<br />

fi ve opinions.<br />

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