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Distinguish Fact from Opinion

In this worksheet, students will distinguish fact from opinion in statements and a non-fiction text.

'Distinguish Fact from Opinion' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 2

Year:  Year 5 English worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Reading: Comprehension

Curriculum subtopic:   Distinguish Fact from Opinion

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Worksheet Overview

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

 

fact is something that we can prove is correct.

 

For example:

Golden Retrievers are a breed of dog.

 

retriever dog

 

This is definitely true (fact) and if we research this, everyone will get the same answer.

 

An opinion contains somebody's thoughts or feelings about something.

 

For example:

Golden Retrievers are the best breed of dog.

 

This is somebody's opinion as they are sharing their thoughts.

Someone else might think a different breed of dog is better,

 

Opinions tend to use more adjectives or superlatives like best, worst and smelliest, so keep an eye out for these.

 

girl with magnifying glass

 

In this activity, you will decide whether statements from a non-fiction text are fact or opinion.

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