Question

(1) the residents of our town should vote
o\ on the proposal to build a gas station on the corner of smithville and birch roads. (2) first, traffic at this intersection is already heavy. (3) the state government is considering the need to widen smithville road to improve government experts recommend that they not be built near rivers, lakes, or streams. (5) gas stations pose pollution threats, and (6) third, there is no need for a gas station at this intersection. (7) there are already two gas stations within a mile of this location. (8) finally, gas stations are ugly. (9) there are many attractive old buildings on birch road, and a gas station would ruin the neighborhood.
sincerely,
ginger demello
which sentence reveals the author’s bias against gas stations?

1. sentence 3
2. sentence 5
3. sentence 7
4. sentence 8

Explanation:

To determine the author's bias against gas stations, we analyze each sentence:

• Sentence 3: Presents a government action (widening road) – no bias against gas stations.
• Sentence 5: States a fact about pollution threats – objective concern, not bias.
• Sentence 7: States a fact about existing gas stations – no bias.
• Sentence 8: Says "gas stations are ugly" – this is a subjective opinion showing a negative bias against gas stations, as it's a judgmental statement about their appearance.

Answer:

A. sentence 8