Question

Markos wrote the following two statements about a book he read.

1. The story of the boy with a learning disability teaches the importance of friendship.

2. A young boy with a learning disability struggles to make friends as he enters middle school and eventually succeeds.

Which statement is an objective summary, and why?

A.
Statement 1 is an objective summary because it provides a reason for reading the story.
B.
Statement 1 is an objective summary because it states the theme of the story in a formal tone.
C.
Statement 2 is an objective summary because it explains the events without offering an opinion.
D.
Statement 2 is an objective summary because it introduces the main character and his problem in a thoughtful tone.

Answer 1

the answer is c because a and b aren’t correct

Answer 2

Answer: C.

Statement 2 is an objective summary because it explains the events without offering an opinion.

Explanation: Statement 1 is opinionated because it is presenting a perceived theme based on personal thoughts/opinions, while Statement 2 is objective because it is explaining the events/observing what is going on in a detached manner, as stated in the answer.