1
AssignmentMultiple Choice

Evaluating an Editorial

Question 1 • *CR Expository Reading and Writing S1 [E4250OX]

Which statement best defines an editorial?

Answer
A
a detailed article that provides information pertaining to local events
B
an in-depth report about ongoing investigations into the police department
C
a published opinion piece that presents an argument about an issue
D
a column about plans to renovate a historic home in the town center

Explanation

An editorial is an opinion piece that takes a position and argues about an issue. Choice C, “a published opinion piece that presents an argument about an issue,” gives that definition. The other choices describe informational reports or a topic-specific column, not what makes a piece an editorial.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.