Question

which statement below is an observation?
○a. the man in the drugstore fell to the floor clutching his chest.
○b. thomas face is turning red; therefore, he must be angry.
○c. bobby sneezed, so he must have a cold.
○d. if susan screamed as she ran from the creek, then she must have seen a snake.

Explanation:

An observation is a factual statement based on direct perception. Option A describes a directly - seen action without making assumptions or inferences. Options B, C, and D involve making inferences (angry, having a cold, seeing a snake) based on observed facts.

Answer:

A. The man in the drugstore fell to the floor clutching his chest.