If I am late for class what will happen?

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Consider the scenario described: the question asks about consequences of being late for class. 
Option 1: 'Attendance is not graded, but lateness may affect your learning and performance indirectly.' This aligns with common educational policies where attendance isn’t always counted as a separate grade, yet arriving late can disrupt learning, participation, and comprehension, which can indirectly impact performance. The statement is nuanced and plausible.
Option 2: 'I will lose point(s).' This asserts a direct point deduction for lateness. While some courses penalize lateness, many programs do not assign a separate point penalty for just arriving late, or the penalties are handled differently (e.g., participation; attendance records). Without explicit policy given, this claim is not universally true.
Option 3: 'Nothing will happen, it is ok to roll in late.' This implies there are no consequences at all. In most academic settings, chronic lateness can trigger warnings, attendance concerns, or impacts on participation, so this option underestimates potential effects.
Option 4: 'Tardiness is ok at WKU.' This statement makes a broad, institution-wide endorsement of lateness. Unless the policy specifically states leniency, such a blanket claim is unlikely and potentially inaccurate for a typical university.
In summary, Option 1 presents a balanced view: lateness may influence learning outcomes indirectly even if attendance itself isn’t directly graded. The other options either assume direct penalties, deny any consequence, or state an unverified institutional stance, which makes them less plausible given standard academic structures.

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