Question

which sentence uses subjective language?

• the american version of checkers is played on a board with 64 spaces, unlike the international form that has 100.
• players capture the checkers of their opponent by jumping over them.
• the winner of a checkers game is the first player to capture or block all of their opponents pieces.
• checkers is a versatile game that delights both kids and adults.

Explanation:

Define subjective language

Subjective language contains opinions, judgments, feelings, or evaluations that cannot be objectively proven, whereas objective language relies on verifiable facts.

Analyze the given options

• Option 1: "The American version of checkers is played on a board with 64 spaces, unlike the international form that has 100." (Objective fact; verifiable board sizes)
• Option 2: "Players capture the checkers of their opponent by jumping over them." (Objective fact; verifiable rule of the game)
• Option 3: "The winner of a checkers game is the first player to capture or block all of their opponent's pieces." (Objective fact; verifiable winning condition)
• Option 4: "Checkers is a versatile game that delights both kids and adults." (Subjective evaluation; uses value-judgment words like "versatile" and "delights" which express personal feelings and opinions rather than verifiable facts)

Select the correct option

The fourth sentence contains subjective descriptors ("versatile", "delights") expressing personal opinion.

Answer:

• (A) The American version of checkers is played on a board with 64 spaces, unlike the international form that has 100.
• (B) Players capture the checkers of their opponent by jumping over them.
• (C) The winner of a checkers game is the first player to capture or block all of their opponent's pieces.
• (D) Checkers is a versatile game that delights both kids and adults. (Correct answer)