Question

Classify (1) to (4) as fact (F) or opinion (O), based on your reading of the story.

(1) Pescud had hurled the bestseller to the floor.

(2) People in real life marry somebody in their own station.

(3) Pescud got an opportunity to meet Jessie all alone two evenings after he met her father.

(4) Pescud believed that plate-glass was the most important commodity.

पर्याय

• F-1, 3, 4; O-2

• F-1, 3; O-2, 4

• F-1, 2, 4; O-3

• F-2; O-1, 3, 4

Answer 1

F-1, 3, 4; O-2

Explanation:

• (1) Fact – Pescud actually hurled the bestseller to the floor.
• (2) Opinion – The statement that people marry someone from their own social station is Pescud’s belief, not a proven fact.
• (3) Fact – Pescud did get an opportunity to meet Jessie alone two evenings after meeting her father.
• (4) Fact – Pescud believed that plate-glass was an important commodity in his business.