Analyzing Sources for Accuracy and Bias — Quiz

Question 12 • English IV

Which sentence from the excerpt best signals the writer’s bias?

Answer

Many people do worry about the burden of cost, since the initial investment in cloth diapers is steep.

Citizens who stand idly by, watching our planet suffer, are apathetic and callous.

However, a study found that, on average, families save around $900 per year by using reusable diapers.

It may be difficult to imagine, but over four million tons of disposable diapers are thrown away each year.

Explanation

“Citizens who stand idly by, watching our planet suffer, are apathetic and callous” uses strongly judgmental language to criticize people who do not act. That emotional wording makes the writer’s opinion especially clear, so choice B best signals bias. The other sentences mainly present a concern, a study’s finding, or a statistic.

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