Consider the following statements: 1. A man had a wife, two sons, and two daughters in his family. 2. The daughters were invited to a feast, and the male members of the family went out to take part in a picnic. 3. The man’s father did not return from his work. Which of the following statements is true?

Question

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Consider the following statements:

A man had a wife, two sons, and two daughters in his family.
The daughters were invited to a feast, and the male members of the family went out to take part in a picnic.
The man’s father did not return from his work.

Which of the following statements is true?

Explanation

Option A: Only the man’s wife was left at home — This option assumes certainty, but the problem only suggests the likelihood that she stayed home.

Option B: It is likely that the man’s wife was left at home — This option matches the reasoning. There is no explicit confirmation that she went anywhere.

Option C: None was left at home — This option is unlikely because there is no direct information stating everyone was away.

Option D: More than one person was left at home — This option is incorrect because the information does not support the presence of anyone else at home besides the wife.