Question
Becoming Jane in achieve 3000 article
Which of these is a statement of opinion?
When Jane Goodall first wanted to study chimpanzee populations, the chimps refused to cooperate and would scurry away when she got within 500 yards (457.2 meters) of them.
Although Jane Goodall did some fascinating studies of chimpanzees in the wild, animals ought to be left alone when in their natural habitat.
In a recently launched exhibit put together by the National Geographic Society, anthropologist and ethologist Jane Goodall appears as a hologram and shares her memories of life in Africa.
During Jane Goodall's years of studying chimpanzee behavior, she discovered that they possess humanlike intelligence, feelings, and capabilities.
Which of these is a statement of opinion?
When Jane Goodall first wanted to study chimpanzee populations, the chimps refused to cooperate and would scurry away when she got within 500 yards (457.2 meters) of them.
Although Jane Goodall did some fascinating studies of chimpanzees in the wild, animals ought to be left alone when in their natural habitat.
In a recently launched exhibit put together by the National Geographic Society, anthropologist and ethologist Jane Goodall appears as a hologram and shares her memories of life in Africa.
During Jane Goodall's years of studying chimpanzee behavior, she discovered that they possess humanlike intelligence, feelings, and capabilities.
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GPT-5 mini
The second statement is an opinion:
"Although Jane Goodall did some fascinating studies of chimpanzees in the wild, animals ought to be left alone when in their natural habitat."
Reason: it expresses a value judgment ("ought to be left alone") and uses subjective language ("fascinating"), unlike the others which make factual claims.
"Although Jane Goodall did some fascinating studies of chimpanzees in the wild, animals ought to be left alone when in their natural habitat."
Reason: it expresses a value judgment ("ought to be left alone") and uses subjective language ("fascinating"), unlike the others which make factual claims.