Question

question 5 of 10
a group of scientists have published a revolutionary discovery. they claim to have invented a car engine that runs on water instead of gasoline. a writer publishes an article attacking the scientists and claiming that their invention will never work. which of the following, if true, would most likely suggest that the writer is biased?
a. the writer is a journalist who might lose her job for making false claims.
b. the writer owns a company that produces gas - powered car engines.
c. the writer notes that the scientists have never actually tested their machine.
d. the writer provides data showing that the scientists formulas are full of errors.

Explanation:

A writer with a personal - financial stake in gas - powered car engines (owning a company that produces them) has a motive to oppose a water - powered car engine invention. This self - interest suggests bias. Options A, C, and D do not imply bias as strongly. Option A is about job security related to false claims, option C is a factual observation about lack of testing, and option D is presenting data on errors.

Answer:

B. The writer owns a company that produces gas - powered car engines.