Which Person Is Likely to Be Most Committed to the Group

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which person is likely to be most committed to the group

• A) Janie, whose parents made her join the church youth group.
• B) Todd, who paid $5 to join the anime club.
• C) Elizabeth, who earned a spot in the honor society with good grades.
• D) David, who went through a difficult audition process, and then pays high fees for his conservatory education.

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