Question: What do you think is the best punishment to student that are cheating or lying? Why do you think so? Answer: I think the best punishment is consult and scolded with principal.

Hi Belle! Thank you for answering this homework, here's a better way of saying it. T. Linda  I think the best punishment is consult and scolded with principal.
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>>> I think the best punishment is to be counseled and scolded by the school principal