Question

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?
○ it is a fact because it can be proven using objective evidence.
○ it is a fact because it cannot be proven using objective evidence.
○ it is an opinion because it can be proven using objective evidence.
○ it is an opinion because it cannot be proven using objective evidence.

Explanation:

To determine the correct option, we analyze the nature of the statement. A fact is a statement that can be proven with objective evidence (like records, testimonies, etc.). The excerpt provides details about Hossack's family, which can be verified (e.g., through census records, family documents, or witness accounts).

• Option 2 is wrong because facts can be proven.
• Option 3 is wrong because opinions can't be proven with objective evidence (opinions are subjective).
• Option 4 is wrong as the statement is verifiable (so it's not an opinion).
• Option 1 is correct: the statement is a fact as it can be proven with objective evidence.

Answer:

A. It is a fact because it can be proven using objective evidence.