Question

which of the following is an observation?
oa. the old man was walking with a cane; therefore, he must have an injured leg.
ob. the old man was walking a dog, so he must be an animal lover.
oc. the old man looked both ways several times before he stepped off the curb because he was scared of oncoming traffic.
od. the old man looked both ways several times before he stepped off the curb.

Explanation:

An observation is a factual description of what is seen without making assumptions or inferences. Options A, B, and C include assumptions (about the old - man's leg injury, being an animal lover, and being scared of traffic respectively). Option D is a simple statement of what was seen.

Answer:

D. The old man looked both ways several times before he stepped off the curb.