Brady read this on a pamphlet at the dentist's office.Shinybrite is the best toothpaste on the market! Eight out of ten patients who tried Shinybrite Minty Creme liked it better than the leading brand of toothpaste. Shinybrite whitens teeth and freshens breath. Regular toothbrushing decreases cavities and gum disease.
Answer
A
The writer's opinion is that Shinybrite whitens teeth. It is supported with the statistic that eight out of ten patients like it more than the leading brand.
B
The writer's opinion is that Shinybrite is the best toothpaste. It is supported with the statistic that eight out of ten patients like it more than the leading brand.
C
The writer's opinion is that regular brushing decreases cavities. It is supported with the fact that toothbrushing decreases gum disease.
D
The writer's opinion is that the toothpaste freshens breath. It is supported by the fact that Shinybrite is the best toothpaste on the market.
Explanation
The claim that Shinybrite is “the best toothpaste on the market” is an opinion because it expresses a judgment. The pamphlet supports that opinion with the statistic that eight out of ten patients liked Shinybrite Minty Creme better than the leading brand. The other choices either treat a factual statement as an opinion or pair a claim with evidence that does not support it.
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