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You are writing a report on an inmate who claimed they fell. Which sentence is an opinion rather than a fact?
Stating 'It appeared to me that Inmate Doe faked the fall for attention' is an interpretation or judgment, making it an opinion. The other statements are observ
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Question: You are writing a report on an inmate who claimed they fell. Which sentence is an opinion rather than a fact?
Answer options:
- Inmate Doe was observed lying on the floor at 14:30.
- Inmate Doe stated, 'I tripped over my own feet.' ✅ It appeared to me that Inmate Doe faked the fall for attention.
- The floor in unit A was dry and unobstructed where Inmate Doe was located.
Correct answer: It appeared to me that Inmate Doe faked the fall for attention.
Explanation: Stating 'It appeared to me that Inmate Doe faked the fall for attention' is an interpretation or judgment, making it an opinion. The other statements are observable or direct quotes, representing facts.
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