Asked by ben hen

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Marcus was always boasting about his ability to play the piano. “I’m the best there is!” he’d insist. However, when his music teacher finally insisted that Marcus take a seat on the piano bench and show off his abilities, the truth was revealed. Marcus had no idea how to play the piano! The experience was so embarrassing that Marcus decided to start taking lessons. In time, he actually became as good as he’d told everyone he was. However, no one believed him.

Which statement describes the theme of this paragraph?

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Learning new things can be difficult.

Hard work always pays great rewards.

A boy does not know how to play the piano.

People are not likely to trust someone who lies.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
People are not likely to trust someone who lies.

Explanation: Marcus lied about his skill, and even after he improved, others didn't believe him because of his earlier boasting.