Ms. Sue you've helped out in the past haha maybe you can help me again :D

we learned about objective and subjective opinions authors may have today and although I got every other question, I can't seem to figure out the following three:

tell the objective and subjective opinion in each statement and list if the subjective opinion is explicit or implicit.

1.The cause of this situation is the mayor’s irresponsible plan.
2.In my opinion, this officials decision to hire his relatives should be treated as a crime.
3.In the past, officials who committed such outrageous acts were prosecuted.

(with 1 and 2 I couldn’t figure out the objective fact and with 3 I couldn’t figure out subjective opinion)

I don't have much to add to Writeacher's response.

http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1282693127

1. The mayor's plan is probably fact.

2. What do you think is the objective fact?

3. Look for the adjective that expresses a subjective opinion.

Sure, I'd be happy to help you out! Let's break down each statement and identify the objective and subjective opinions, as well as determine if the subjective opinions are explicit or implicit.

1. "The cause of this situation is the mayor’s irresponsible plan."

Objective opinion: There is an identifiable cause for the situation, and it is the mayor's irresponsible plan.

Subjective opinion: The mayor's plan is irresponsible.

Explanation: The objective opinion in this statement is that the mayor's plan caused the situation. This is an objective opinion because it is based on a specific action or event. The subjective opinion is that the mayor's plan is irresponsible, as stated directly in the statement. Therefore, the subjective opinion is explicit.

2. "In my opinion, this official's decision to hire his relatives should be treated as a crime."

Objective opinion: The official made a decision to hire his relatives.

Subjective opinion: The official's decision should be treated as a crime.

Explanation: The objective opinion in this statement is that the official made a decision to hire his relatives. This is an objective opinion because it states a fact without personal bias. The subjective opinion is that the official's decision should be treated as a crime. This subjective opinion is explicitly mentioned with the phrase "In my opinion." Therefore, the subjective opinion is explicit.

3. "In the past, officials who committed such outrageous acts were prosecuted."

Objective opinion: In the past, officials who committed outrageous acts were prosecuted.

Subjective opinion: None apparent.

Explanation: The objective opinion in this statement is that officials who committed outrageous acts were prosecuted in the past. This is an objective opinion because it is based on a historical record or verifiable fact. There is no apparent subjective opinion in this statement. It solely provides objective information. Therefore, there is no subjective opinion in this statement, explicit or implicit.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.