Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion in the following sentence;

Only the small fry get punished for such social misdemeanors

  • A small boys
  • B unimportant people
  • C frightened people
  • D frivolous people
  • E inexperienced people
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The correct answer is B. unimportant people

The option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion "small fry" in the context of punishment is unimportant people.

In this sentence, "small fry" refers to individuals who are considered insignificant or of little importance. They are usually the ones who receive punishment for social misdemeanors.

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