Shane gazed skeptically out the kitchen window of the home his family was

contemplating purchasing. The house was fine, but the yard was just a muddy field
with some stark, leafless trees at the far end. Observing Shane's dismayed
expression, his mom came over to him. "Imagine how beautiful that lawn will be by
next summer, after we plant grass," she said. "And the trees are in the ideal spot to
create afternoon shade. With a little landscaping, this yard will be the envy of the
neighborhood."

Which assertion would be easiest to objectively verify?
The trees are in the ideal spot to create shade.
The lawn will be beautiful by next summer.
The yard will be the envy of the neighborhood.

The assertion "The trees are in the ideal spot to create shade" would be easiest to objectively verify. This can be determined by analyzing the position of the trees in relation to the sun's movement and the desired areas of shade in the yard.