Paul and Marcus are _. They have the same mother.
Correct answer: D. Brothers
- A. Women
- B. Friends
- C. Students
- D. Brothers
Explanation
The sentence should read: "Paul and Marcus are brothers. They have the same mother."Here's why:- "Brothers" is a term that describes two males who share a common parent or parents.- The sentence states that they have the same mother, which is a defining characteristic of brothers.
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