Final answer:
Option D, 'I grew up in a small town in Illinois called Shady Glen,' is the most clearly objective sentence because it provides a factual statement without expressing personal feelings or opinions.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks which sentence is most clearly objective. An objective sentence is one that is unbiased and based on facts without any influence of personal feelings or opinions. Considering the given options:
- A. During recess, we often pranked mean old Mr. Granger. (contains subjective phrases like 'mean old')
- B. My sister always made "plans" that fell through quickly. (implies a personal viewpoint with 'always' and quotes around 'plans')
- C. As a chess club member, I was destined for great things. (subjective expectation with 'destined for great things')
- D. I grew up in a small town in Illinois called Shady Glen. (states a fact without personal opinion)
Option D is the most clearly objective sentence because it simply states a fact about where someone grew up without any subjective evaluation or emotional language.