ReadingQuestion 28 of 120
An author writes: "In my opinion, this is the greatest painting ever created." The phrase 'in my opinion' signals that the following statement is:
a.A subjective judgment
b.A proven fact
c.A scientific measurement
d.A historical date
Explanation
The phrase 'in my opinion' explicitly marks the statement as a personal judgment. It signals a subjective view rather than an objective, verifiable fact.
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