Which sentence best demonstrates an objective reporting style?
Correct answer: B. The revised process reduced delays by 18 percent.
- A. The revised process was obviously a brilliant success.
- B. The revised process reduced delays by 18 percent.
- C. Everyone knows the old process was completely useless.
- D. The revised process seems wonderfully impressive to us.
Explanation
Objective reporting uses precise, verifiable language rather than praise, exaggeration, or personal opinion. The percentage makes the statement measurable and evidence based.
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