Question

Which detail from "Community Service & You" is an opinion rather than a fact?

A. Volunteer jobs can either be long-tern or short-term
B. Sometimes it's a good idea to work without pay
C. One thousand youngsters participated in cleaning up a river in 1995
D. Stephanie Star volunteers at a battered women's shelter

Answer 1

The opinion detailed in "Community Service & You" is that 'Sometimes it's a good idea to work without pay' because it reflects a personal belief and is not a verifiable fact.

Step-by-step explanation:

The detail from "Community Service & You" that is an opinion rather than a fact is: Sometimes it's a good idea to work without pay. This statement is subjective and open to individual beliefs and values. In contrast, the other details listed are factual in nature, citing specific examples that can be verified.

• Volunteer jobs being short-term or long-term is a fact, as these types of jobs can vary in duration.
• The number of youngsters who participated in a river cleanup in 1995 is a fact that can be substantiated with records.
• Stephanie Star volunteering at a battered women's shelter is a fact that could be confirmed with the shelter or through other means.