Identify if the three sentences are reliable or unreliable.

A. The first pioneers to explore the opal fields found an unpleasant and unfriendly environment.

B. None of the pioneers liked summer because it was dreadfully hot.

C. To adapt to the challenging environment, pioneers built underground homes.

(1 point)
Responses

A is reliable, B is reliable, C is unreliable
A is reliable, B is reliable, C is unreliable

A is reliable, B is reliable, C is reliable
A is reliable, B is reliable, C is reliable

A is unreliable, B is unreliable, C is reliable
A is unreliable, B is unreliable, C is reliable

A is reliable, B is unreliable, C is reliable
A is reliable, B is unreliable, C is reliable

1 answer

To determine the reliability of the sentences, we need to evaluate whether they are based on factual information or subjective interpretations:

A. "The first pioneers to explore the opal fields found an unpleasant and unfriendly environment." - This sentence presents a subjective view of the environment but could be interpreted as reliable if historical accounts support this characterization.

B. "None of the pioneers liked summer because it was dreadfully hot." - This sentence is a sweeping generalization and lacks nuance. It's unlikely that "none" of the pioneers felt this way, making this statement unreliable.

C. "To adapt to the challenging environment, pioneers built underground homes." - This sentence presents a factual statement that aligns with historical practices, making it reasonable to consider this reliable.

Based on this evaluation:

  • A is potentially reliable (subject to historical verification).
  • B is unreliable (lack of nuance and overly broad).
  • C is reliable (historical fact).

Therefore, the most fitting response is: A is reliable, B is unreliable, C is reliable.