Question

which is an example of an objective statement?

the child was rude and unfriendly.
the girl was angry she couldnt play.
she was so happy to be outside.
he cried after his snack fell.

Explanation:

Define objective versus subjective statements

Objective statements describe observable, factual behaviors without interpreting feelings, motives, or character traits, whereas subjective statements include personal opinions, judgments, or assumptions about internal emotional states.

Analyze the given options

• "The child was rude and unfriendly" contains subjective value judgments ("rude", "unfriendly").
• "The girl was angry she couldn't play" assumes an internal emotional state ("angry") and interprets the reason behind it.
• "She was so happy to be outside" assumes an internal emotional state ("happy").
• "He cried after his snack fell" describes only directly observable, factual actions (crying, snack falling) without assuming internal feelings or making judgments.

Answer:

• (A) The child was rude and unfriendly.
• (B) The girl was angry she couldn't play.
• (C) She was so happy to be outside.
• (D) He cried after his snack fell. (Correct answer)