When asked to describe himself, Marcus says, "I have a lot of friends because I am fun to be with and I stand up for my friends. I am pretty smart in reading, but I feel kind of dumb in science because all of the other kids get better grades on their tests than I do. Even though I don't study as much as I should, and I am not as fast a runner as the other kids, other kids like me and I like myself." Marcus is MOST likely to be how old?

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Marcus talks about having friends, which is a common priority for kids around the age of 10. He also mentions feeling insecure about his performance in school and sports, which is a common experience for kids in this age range as well. The language and level of self-awareness in his description suggest that he is not as young as 3 or 7, and not as old as 14.

When Asked to Describe Himself, Marcus Says, "I Have a Lot