Question

which situation requires immediate assistance from a trusted adult?
○ maria is not speaking to molly because molly kissed maria’s boyfriend.
○ cho has threatened to beat up pat if he does not share his homework.
○ anders is jealous because eliot made the baseball team and he did not.
○ jill and elise are arguing because they are presidents of opposing political clubs.

Explanation:

To determine the situation needing immediate adult help, we analyze each option:

• The first option is a personal conflict (not speaking) without physical threat.
• The second option involves a threat of physical violence (beating up), which is a serious safety concern requiring adult intervention.
• The third option is jealousy over a team selection, a non - threatening emotional issue.
• The fourth option is a political - club - related argument, not involving physical harm.

Answer:

B. Cho has threatened to beat up Pat if he does not share his homework.