Question

shane gazed skeptically out the kitchen window of the home his family was contemplating purchasing. the house was fine, but the yard was just a muddy field with some stark, leafless trees at the far end. observing shanes dismayed expression, his mom came over to him. \imagine how beautiful that lawn will be by next summer, after we plant grass,\ she said. \and the trees are in the ideal spot to create afternoon shade. with a little landscaping, this yard will be the envy of the neighborhood.\which assertion would be easiest to objectively verify?1 the trees are in the ideal spot to create shade.2 the lawn will be beautiful by next summer.3 the yard will be the envy of the neighborhood.

Explanation:

To objectively verify an assertion, it must be measurable or observable without relying on subjective judgment.

1. "The trees are in the ideal spot to create shade" can be verified by tracking the sun's path and measuring the shade coverage the trees provide at the relevant time (afternoon), which is a concrete, observable measurement.
2. "The lawn will be beautiful by next summer" depends on subjective opinions of what counts as "beautiful."
3. "The yard will be the envy of the neighborhood" relies on the subjective feelings and opinions of neighbors, which cannot be objectively measured.

Answer:

1. The trees are in the ideal spot to create shade.