Which sentence best avoids personal judgement in a summary of a government report?
Correct answer: D. The report states that reform may improve services.
- A. The report wisely proves that reform is essential.
- B. The report's excellent proposal deserves praise.
- C. I strongly agree with the report's conclusion.
- D. The report states that reform may improve services.
Explanation
The second sentence reports the document's claim without praising or criticising it. The other choices add the summariser's personal judgement through approval or agreement.
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