Question

Which of the following statements is subjective?

1.Two plus three equals five.
2.Blue is a color.
3.Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.
4.George Washington was the first U.S. president.

Answer 1

Subjectivity vs. Objectivity

Subjectivity is when an element of opinion/bias is introduced. For example, football is the best sport. This depends on the person’s own opinion and varies with each perspective.

Objectivity is when there is no bias/opinion introduced in a statement. This includes statistics and facts.

1. 2. And 4 are all facts.

3. Is an opinion since different people have different favourite flavours of ice cream.

Therefore 3 is subjective

Answer 2

Answer: 3. Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor

Explanation:

statements there are subjective are based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

#3 is a subjective statement because someone else may disagree with the person who said chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.