Carrie and Cassie Are Identical Twins Who Are in the First

question 25

Multiple Choice

Carrie and Cassie are identical twins who are in the first grade. Ms. Lennox has not been successful in meeting with their parents. Which of the following is likely not the reason for their parents not meeting with their teacher? In the past six years they have virtually never been apart. You've been asked to recommend class placement for Carrie and Cassie. If you want what's best for the girls' personal development, which of the following recommendations will you make?

• A) They both work long hours at their jobs.
• B) They cannot find child care.
• C) They have difficulty communicating in English.
• D) They are not interested in hearing about their children's progress in school.

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