Question

read this excerpt from a passage.
the ivory trade centers on african elephants, the best source of the coveted material. african elephant tusks are huge. each tusk can weigh fifty pounds and measure six feet long. about a third of the weight and size of the tusk is inside the elephants head. sadly, this means that a tusk cannot be removed like a tooth. instead, the elephant is killed to get the entire tusk.
which sentence contains subjective language?
○ about a third of the weight and size of the tusk is inside the elephants head.
○ instead, the elephant is killed to get the entire tusk.
○ each tusk can weigh fifty pounds and measure six feet long.
○ sadly, this means that a tusk cannot be removed like a tooth.

Explanation:

Subjective language expresses personal feelings or opinions. The word "sadly" in the sentence "Sadly, this means that a tusk cannot be removed like a tooth" shows an emotional reaction, which is a personal sentiment. The other sentences provide factual information (e.g., weight, size, method of obtaining tusks) without such emotional or opinion - based words.

Answer:

Sadly, this means that a tusk cannot be removed like a tooth.