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Opinion Writing
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Read the paragraph opening: "I think our town should build a new playground." What part of an opinion paragraph is this?
A) a reason
B) a conclusion
C) an introduction with an opinion statement
D) a supporting detail
2. Which sentence is a fact, NOT an opinion?
A) Soccer is the most exciting sport.
B) I believe pizza is the best lunch.
C) Cats are better pets than fish.
D) The sun rises in the east.
3. Which closing sentence best ends an opinion paragraph about why recess should be longer?
A) Recess happens after lunch.
B) Some kids play on the swings.
C) That is why I believe schools should give students more recess time.
D) The playground has four slides.
4. A student wrote: "I think we should have a class pet. Also, hamsters are small." How can the student improve the second sentence?
A) Remove the word also.
B) Add a reason explaining why being small is a good thing.
C) Change hamsters to dogs.
D) Move the sentence to the beginning.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The sentence "I feel that every child should learn to swim" is an opinion statement.
2. A strong reason explains why you hold your opinion.
3. The word also can add another reason to support your opinion.
4. An opinion paragraph has three parts: introduction, reasons, and conclusion.
5. For example is a linking phrase that introduces a specific detail.
Opinion Writing
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Read the paragraph opening: "I think our town should build a new playground." What part of an opinion paragraph is this?
A) a reason
B) a conclusion
C) an introduction with an opinion statement
D) a supporting detail
2. Which sentence is a fact, NOT an opinion?
A) Soccer is the most exciting sport.
B) I believe pizza is the best lunch.
C) Cats are better pets than fish.
D) The sun rises in the east.
3. Which closing sentence best ends an opinion paragraph about why recess should be longer?
A) Recess happens after lunch.
B) Some kids play on the swings.
C) That is why I believe schools should give students more recess time.
D) The playground has four slides.
4. A student wrote: "I think we should have a class pet. Also, hamsters are small." How can the student improve the second sentence?
A) Remove the word also.
B) Add a reason explaining why being small is a good thing.
C) Change hamsters to dogs.
D) Move the sentence to the beginning.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) The sentence "I feel that every child should learn to swim" is an opinion statement.
2) A strong reason explains why you hold your opinion.
3) The word also can add another reason to support your opinion.
4) An opinion paragraph has three parts: introduction, reasons, and conclusion.
5) For example is a linking phrase that introduces a specific detail.
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