Complete the sentence: Remain ____ and do not give the impression that you have a personal opinion or prejudice regarding the trial.

• A. Biased
• B. Neutral
• C. Impartial
• D. Objective

Answer: (C)

The idea is to convey fairness and lack of personal stake in the trial. Remaining impartial means you treat all sides and evidence without letting personal opinions or biases influence your judgment. That exact sense of fairness and neutrality is why this word fits best. While neutral or objective relate to being without bias or without personal feelings, impartial carries a stronger emphasis on actively avoiding prejudice and ensuring fair treatment for all involved. Being biased would directly contradict the instruction, and neutral or objective, though related, don’t capture the same clear directive to avoid personal prejudice in judgment. In professional or legal-style guidance, remaining impartial is the standard way to express that you’ll evaluate the trial fairly and without personal influence.