Which statement presents a false dilemma?

A. If you turn left, the road dead ends, but if you turn right the bridge is out.
B. A person is either ethical or unethical, moral or immoral.
C. Your name is either on the class list or not on it.
D. A normal human is either male or female.
E. A person is either a citizen of the U.S. or not.


Answer: B

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