Read the excerpt from Midnight Assassin . Hossack and his wife, Margaret, had nine children, including five, ranging in age from thirteen to twenty-six, who were in the house at the time of the assault. Which best describes the excerpt?
Answer
A
It is a fact because it cannot be proven using objective evidence.
B
It is an opinion because it cannot be proven using objective evidence.
C
It is an opinion because it can be proven using objective evidence.
D
It is a fact because it can be proven using objective evidence.
Explanation
The excerpt makes a specific claim about how many children Hossack and his wife had and how old the children in the house were. Those details can be checked against records or other historical evidence, so the statement is a fact because it can be supported by objective evidence. An opinion would express a judgment or personal feeling.
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