Which statement is contrary to the ideas presented in this Article?
A. Collecting hundreds of tons of acorns was one way children helped the war effort, but the children didn’t know why they were collecting them.
B. Children contributed to the war effort in many different ways, but their contributions ultimately did not make a difference on the outcome of the war.
C. Some children too young to enlist in the military lied about their age to get in, even though there were many ways to help the war effort from their own homes.
D. Not all children turned out to be good messengers, even though MI5 recruited them because they thought the children would be less suspicious.
Contrary Statements Regarding Children’s Contributions to the War Effort
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The statement that is contrary to the ideas presented in the article is B. Children contributed to the war effort in many different ways, but their contributions ultimately did not make a difference on the outcome of the war.
Explanation: This statement undermines the significance of children’s contributions, which the article likely emphasizes as valuable and impactful, even if on a smaller scale. The other options focus on specific ways children participated or the perceptions surrounding their efforts, suggesting that their involvement had a purpose or importance.