Read the introduction to a student’s essay. Students should speak up when they see someone cheating in class. Doing so lets cheaters know that people are watching and consequences will follow.

What claim is this writer making in the essay’s introduction?

a. Students often notice when their peers are cheating.
b. Students are willing to look the other way when they see peers cheating.
c. Students should report cheaters so the practice can be stopped.
d. Students are aware that cheating is wrong but are willing to risk it.