A Paired Sorter Answer Key

This worksheet presents students with eight factual statements in one column and eight opinion statements in another, but the opinions are mixed and must be matched to their corresponding facts. Students examine each factual statement closely, then use context clues, logical reasoning, and content connections to identify the opinion that relates most directly to it. By drawing lines between the matched pairs, learners strengthen their ability to distinguish between objective information and subjective viewpoints. The activity encourages critical comparison and teaches students how opinions often develop from or relate to factual information. Students also practice attention to detail as they evaluate subtle wording differences that signal opinion. This structured pairing task supports deeper understanding of how facts and opinions interact in real-world communication.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Differentiating Facts and Opinions

English Language Arts – Analyzing Supporting or Related Ideas

Critical Thinking – Recognizing Subjective Language

Reading Comprehension – Identifying Purpose and Tone

This worksheet is part of our Fact vs. Opinion Worksheets collection.