Read this excerpt. Which two sentences are opinions?
A The amount of protected land in those forests more than tripled.
B He thought forests should be used to benefit people.
C The number of national forests grew from 60 to 150.
D He believed forests should be used thoughtfully in a way that protected nature.
E The number of logged forest contracts doubled.
Read this excerpt. Which two sentences are opinions?
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The two sentences that are opinions are:
B He thought forests should be used to benefit people.
D He believed forests should be used thoughtfully in a way that protected nature.
Explanation: Opinions reflect personal beliefs or interpretations rather than facts. Sentence B expresses a personal view on the purpose of forests, while sentence D expresses a belief about how forests should be used, both of which depend on individual perspectives. In contrast, sentences A, C, and E present factual information that can be verified.