Marta's Friend, Aimee, Is Upset and Crying Because She Got

question 36

Multiple Choice

Marta's friend, Aimee, is upset and crying because she got a bad grade on her geography exam after spending countless hours studying for it. Marta feels bad for her friend and wants to help her. What should Marta say?

• A) "You would've done better if you'd spent more time preparing."
• B) "This isn't a big deal, and you need to get over it."
• C) "I failed a Spanish exam last term, but I worked with my instructor and my grades improved."
• D) "So, you're not good at geography, so what? You weren't planning to become a mapmaker after college."

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