Question

select the correct answer. which sentence should be included in an objective summary of the passage? a. will osten started to be concerned about the alleged plot to take over the ship. b. captain dall did not want to criticize any crew members without evidence. c. bunco got blown out to sea when he was fishing in his canoe on a nearby island. d. the most effective way to save a drowning man is to approach him from behind.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option for objectivity and relevance to a passage's summary:

• Option A: "Started to be concerned" implies a subjective emotional reaction, not objective.
• Option B: States Captain Dall’s stance (not criticizing without evidence) – this is a factual, objective detail about a character’s actions/principles, fitting a summary.
• Option C: If the passage’s main focus is not Bunco’s canoe incident, this is likely a minor detail, not central to a summary.
• Option D: Presents a general claim (most effective way to save a drowning man) – unless the passage is about rescue techniques, this is irrelevant or subjective.

Answer:

B. Captain Dall did not want to criticize any crew members without evidence.