Which of the Following Statements Is Most Likely to Have

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most likely to have been made by a boy, rather than a girl?

• A) She broke the rules and she got what she deserved.
• B) The punishment should be lenient because she has to take care of her children.
• C) She should not be punished because she was trying to help.
• D) She should be punished because she didn't care about what happened to the other people.

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