Multiple choice

''If you open a school, you close a prison.'' It means that

  1. schools are built on the land, where there were prisons

  2. the spread of education ends crimes

  3. to open a school in a city, all prisons should be closed

  4. students are kept as prisoners in the schools
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This proverb highlights how education transforms individuals and society by providing knowledge, skills, and opportunities that reduce the likelihood of criminal behavior. When people are educated, they have better economic prospects, make more informed decisions, and contribute positively to society. It doesn't refer to physical locations of schools and prisons, closing prisons before opening schools, or keeping students confined.

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