Question

Out of the following three statements, which one is subjective? The state legislature is considering a bill that will increase the tax on gasoline by two cents per gallon. If passed, this tax will increase how much everyone in the state pays when they put gasoline in their vehicles. This bill will cause people in the state to drive less. all of them.

Answer 1

Answer:

C: This bill will cause people in the state to drive less.

Explanation:

The two first statements are describing facts, objective information about tax on gasoline and the consequence in case it is appoved. The third (option C) is a subjective statement because the writer is expressing his or her personal beliefs and feelings, and not based on facts. Their opinion is that the bill will cause people drive less, which might or not occur.