Question

Read a rough draft summary of Chapter 4 of Wheels of Change.

1 Bicycle racing became popular almost as soon as the first bicycle was introduced in 1878. 2 Although most racers were males, many females soon entered this growing sport. 3 It was not long before races began to occur throughout the United States, attracting large crowds of fans who applauded the competitive efforts of these female athletes. 4 However, despite their determination and successes, not everyone in the community was supportive of women racers. 5 There are always jealous people who selfishly do not like to see others succeed, and bicycle racing was no different. 6 Some believed that women’s place in cycling was "not on the public race path,” and many tried to make it difficult for women to compete. 7 Ultimately, these attempts were too late and largely unsuccessful, and women racers continued to make their mark in the cycling world.

Which sentence should be removed from the summary because it is subjective?

Sentence 3
Sentence 5
Sentence 6

Answer 1

Sentence 5 — it contains a subjective generalization ("There are always jealous people who selfishly...") rather than an objective fact and should be removed.