Question

Which is a substantiated opinion?

Answer 1

To be a substantiated opinion, you must have evidence to back it up or be able to point to something to back it up. 

Answer: A. The writer states a fact that can be checked by simply going to the large computer company and seeing where is began.

You would need a lot more evidence to prove that small businesses are the reason America has a strong economy.

Option "C" cannot be backed up with a specific fact easily.

Letter "D" would be a more generic statement.

Answer 2

The best option is "A"

One of the largest computer companies began in a garage

* Jeff Bezos started the company from his own garage (Amazon)

* Bill Gates and Paul Allen started Microsoft, they had a small garage and very little resources to work with (Microsoft)

* Disney's first film studio was Walt Disney's uncle's garage.(Disney)