Opinion Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. I think breakfast is the most important meal because it gives your body energy for the whole morning.
"Because" is the linking word that explains why an opinion is true. The reason breakfast is called the most important meal is the energy it gives for the whole morning.
2. Walking to school is healthy. Also, it helps you wake up and feel ready to learn.
After the first reason about health, the writer wants to add a second reason. "Also" tells the reader that another supporting point is being added on top.
3. Students should visit museums more often. For example, seeing dinosaur bones makes history come alive.
"For example" introduces one specific case that proves a bigger opinion. Dinosaur bones at a museum is the specific case showing why students should visit more often.
4. I believe sharing is important because it shows others that you care about their feelings.
The blank needs a word that introduces a reason, and "because" fits perfectly between an opinion and its support. Showing others you care is the reason sharing is important.
5. Learning a second language is valuable. Also, it helps you talk to people from other countries.
Once one reason has been given about second languages, "Also" signals an additional reason is coming. Talking with people from other countries becomes the new supporting point.
6. Everyone should try dancing. For example, ballet builds balance and strength.
"For example" is the linking phrase used to point at one specific kind of dance to support the bigger opinion. Ballet is offered as the example proving that dancing is worth trying.
7. I feel that helping with chores teaches responsibility because you learn to take care of your home.
"Because" connects an opinion to the reason that supports it. Learning to take care of your home is the reason chores teach responsibility.
8. A good opinion writer gives reasons to explain why they hold their opinion.
Reasons are the pieces of support that turn a personal view into convincing writing. Without them, an opinion is just a bare claim with nothing to back it up.
9. Words like should, best, and believe are clue words that signal an opinion.
Words like "should," "best," and "believe" express judgements or feelings rather than facts that can be proven. Spotting these clue words helps readers know an opinion is being shared.
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 think every school should have a garden.
→ Students can learn about plants and grow vegetables together.
Riding builds leg muscles and helps you get places on your own.
I believe bedtime stories are important.
→ Reading before bed helps your brain relax and boosts imagination.
Students can learn about plants and grow vegetables together.
I feel that rainy days are the best days.
→ You can read, build puzzles, and spend cozy time indoors.
You can read, build puzzles, and spend cozy time indoors.
I think everyone should learn to ride a bike.
→ Riding builds leg muscles and helps you get places on your own.
Reading before bed helps your brain relax and boosts imagination.
Each opinion pairs with the reason that directly supports it: school gardens link to learning about plants, bedtime stories link to brain relaxation, rainy days link to cozy indoor activities, and bike riding links to building muscles and independence.