Which sentence is a commonplace assertion?
A. We all know that Texans are mad about football, and the players usually get the attention.
B.Known as the Allen Eagles Escadrille (French for "squadron"), Allen's band is considered the largest in the country-high school or college.
C.At some small schools, roughly half of the student body is in the band.
D. Griffin's organization was formed in 1991 to better represent small schools at band competitions.
I've never heard any of these.
To determine which sentence is a commonplace assertion, we need to identify the statement that represents a widely accepted belief or a general observation. Let's break down each sentence:
A. "We all know that Texans are mad about football, and the players usually get the attention."
This sentence expresses a common belief or observation about Texans and their love for football. Therefore, this sentence is a commonplace assertion.
B. "Known as the Allen Eagles Escadrille (French for 'squadron'), Allen's band is considered the largest in the country-high school or college."
This sentence provides specific information about Allen's band being the largest in the country, but it does not represent a commonplace assertion.
C. "At some small schools, roughly half of the student body is in the band."
This sentence states a specific observation about some small schools, but it does not have the general acceptance or widespread belief needed for a commonplace assertion.
D. "Griffin's organization was formed in 1991 to better represent small schools at band competitions."
This sentence provides factual information about Griffin's organization, but it does not present a general belief or observation.
Therefore, the sentence that is a commonplace assertion is option A: "We all know that Texans are mad about football, and the players usually get the attention."