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Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text

Indicator 4. Determine important ideas and messages in informational texts

Objective h. Distinguish between a fact and an opinion

Assessment limit: From the text or a portion of the text

Selected Response Item
Read the story 'Mischief in the White House' and answer the following question.

Which of these is an opinion in the article?

  1. Tad drove his pet goat through a party at the White House.
  2. Tad was very much like a wiggly tadpole.
  3. Tad was 8 when the Lincolns moved into the White House.
  4. Tad named a turkey 'Jack' and trained it.
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Correct Answer:
B
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