Opinion Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. I think recess should be longer because students need more time to exercise and play.
"Because" connects the opinion about recess to the reason students need more active time.
2. Reading is the best hobby. Also, it helps you learn new vocabulary words.
"Also" introduces an additional reason that supports the opinion about reading.
3. Everyone should recycle. For example, plastic bottles can be turned into new products.
"For example" is a linking phrase that introduces a specific detail to support the opinion.
4. I believe pets teach responsibility because you must feed and care for them daily.
"Because" explains the reason pets teach responsibility.
5. Homework helps students practice. Also, it shows teachers what students understand.
"Also" adds a second reason that supports the opinion about homework.
6. School lunches should include more fruit. For example, apples and bananas give us energy.
"For example" introduces a specific detail about fruits that supports the opinion.
7. I think field trips are important because students learn by seeing real places.
"Because" gives the reason field trips help students learn.
8. Everyone should drink water every day. Also, water keeps your body healthy and strong.
"Also" adds another reason to support the opinion about drinking water.
9. A good opinion paragraph ends with a conclusion that restates the opinion.
The conclusion is the final part of an opinion paragraph where the writer restates their opinion.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
I believe dogs are the best pets.
→ They are loyal and love to play with you.
Books help people learn and imagine new worlds.
I think summer is the best season.
→ You can swim, camp, and stay up late.
They are loyal and love to play with you.
Everyone should eat breakfast.
→ It gives your body energy to start the day.
It gives your body energy to start the day.
I feel that libraries are important.
→ Books help people learn and imagine new worlds.
You can swim, camp, and stay up late.
I believe dogs are the best pets. → They are loyal and love to play with you. | I think summer is the best season. → You can swim, camp, and stay up late. | Everyone should eat breakfast. → It gives your body energy to start the day. | I feel that libraries are important. → Books help people learn and imagine new worlds.