Question

question 5 of 10 which sentence is an example of a subjective statement in a culinary wasteland? a. as a stickler about statistics, i was disturbed by mr. schlossers cavalier manipulation of data, which produced some startling - and, frankly, unbelievable - facts. b. americans are addicted to cheap, bad food, he argues, and like all addictions, this one exacts broad and often unseen costs from the community. c. the fast food mentality, as mr. schlosser calls it, has also defaced americas landscape, helped wipe out its small businesses and independent farmers and homogenized peoples taste buds to a lowest common denominator. d. at a high - security military installation outside colorado springs, a heavily armed, quick - response team backs up warning signs that notify trespassers: deadly force authorized.

Explanation:

A subjective statement is based on personal feelings, opinions, or beliefs. Option A shows the speaker's personal reaction ("I was disturbed") to Mr. Schlosser's actions, making it subjective. Options B and C present broader - argued opinions but are more general in their claims about Americans and fast - food culture. Option D is a factual description of a military installation.

Answer:

A. As a stickler about statistics, I was disturbed by Mr. Schlosser's cavalier manipulation of data, which produced some startling - and, frankly, unbelievable - "facts."