The statement 'Emma does consistent work each week' is best described as a:

The statement 'Emma does consistent work each week' is best described as a:

• A. Fact
• B. Opinion
• C. Ambiguous
• D. Not verifiable

Answer: (B)

Distinguishing fact from opinion is what this item tests. Saying Emma does consistent work each week describes her performance, but it uses an evaluative term—“consistent”—that conveys a judgment about quality over time rather than a specific, objective report. Without a clear, defined criterion for what counts as “work” and what counts as “consistent,” the claim isn’t verifiable by neutral data. Therefore it expresses a belief or assessment about Emma’s performance, i.e., an opinion. It could become verifiable if precise criteria and data were provided, but as written it functions as an opinion.

Distinguishing fact from opinion is what this item tests. Saying Emma does consistent work each week describes her performance, but it uses an evaluative term—“consistent”—that conveys a judgment about quality over time rather than a specific, objective report. Without a clear, defined criterion for what counts as “work” and what counts as “consistent,” the claim isn’t verifiable by neutral data. Therefore it expresses a belief or assessment about Emma’s performance, i.e., an opinion. It could become verifiable if precise criteria and data were provided, but as written it functions as an opinion.