Use context clues to determine the definition of the word 'chide' as used in the sentence below: Parents often chide their children when they refuse to follow instructions.
A Destroys, defeats, causes to fail
B Written or spoke communication or debate
C Scold or rebuke
D To make fun of someone

steps:

1. do 28-12= 16 girls

2. your ratio is 12: 16

3. your answer is b. 3/4

4. this correct because

12 divided by 4 is 3

16 divided by 4 is 4

5. your answer is 3/4

- "the die is cast; i have consented to return if we are not destroyed. thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; i come back ignorant and disappointed. it requires more philosophy than i possess to bear this injustice with patience. i have lost my hopes of utility and glory; i have lost my friend."

1, 4, and 5 are all conflicts