Question

the phrase, drain the swamp, has become an often - used shorthand for the idea of expelling corruption out of the government. those who use the catch phrase mean that they want ethics reform in washington. reforms like ending wasteful government spending, making changes to campaign financing laws, addressing conflicts of interest, and putting a stop to cozy relationships between legislators and lobbyists who push for their clients causes on capitol hill. but the swamp does not seem to be draining; if anything it is becoming more filthy with slimy politicians. case in point: recently, a once - beloved state representative was caught red - handed accepting personal gifts from a lobbyist, a former fellowrepresentative. at a press conference, the beleaguered representative, visibly uncomfortable, denied the accusation, saying defensively: i have never misled the people of this state, nor have i taken bribes or anything of value in exchange for my vote. who is to say what snake the swamp will spew forth next?\
which of these sentences is an opinion disguised as a fact?

eforms like ending wasteful government spending, making changes to campaign financing laws, addressing conflicts of interest, and putting a stop to cozy relationships between legislators and lobbyists who push for their clients causes on capitol hill.\
\those who use the catch phrase mean that they want ethics reform in washington.\
\at a press conference, the beleaguered representative, visibly uncomfortable, denied the accusation, saying defensively: i have never misled the people of this state, nor have i taken bribes or anything of value in exchange for my vote.\
\the phrase, drain the swamp, has become an often - used shorthand for the idea of expelling corruption out of the government.\

Explanation:

• The sentence "Reforms like ending wasteful government spending, making changes to campaign financing laws, addressing conflicts of interest, and putting a stop to cozy relationships between legislators and lobbyists who push for their clients' causes on Capitol Hill" presents an opinion. The term "wasteful" is subjective and implies a value judgment. It is not an objective fact but rather an opinion about government spending.
• The other options are either statements of fact (e.g., "The phrase, 'drain the swamp,' has become an often - used shorthand for the idea of expelling corruption out of the government" - this can be verified as a common usage) or a direct quote of what someone said (e.g., the representative's denial at the press conference).

Answer:

"Reforms like ending wasteful government spending, making changes to campaign financing laws, addressing conflicts of interest, and putting a stop to cozy relationships between legislators and lobbyists who push for their clients' causes on Capitol Hill."