Question

read the excerpt from the article \prominent farmer robbed and killed.\
a farmer named hossack was struck over the head and killed by unknown parties, at his home a few miles out from bedford.
which most supports the idea that the excerpt is factual?
○ it suggests that the killer is unidentified.
○ it contains judgmental words and ideas.
○ it is presented as merely a hypothesis.
○ it can be proven using objective evidence.

Explanation:

Factual content relies on verifiable, objective evidence. The first option only notes an unidentified killer, which does not confirm factuality. Judgmental words (second option) would indicate opinion, not fact. A hypothesis (third option) is an unproven claim, not factual. Only the ability to be proven with objective evidence defines a factual statement.

Answer:

It can be proven using objective evidence.