Why do people often feel the need to belong to cliques? They want to get better grades. They want to feel they fit in. They want to express their individuality. All of the smartest people belong to cliques.

They want to fit in, simple as that.

Correct Answer: B, to fit in. People want to fit in with others, we are pretty social creatures.

Incorrect Answers:

A: People don't join a clique to get better grades, they would probably join a study group.

C: Cliques are groups, not individuals. If they wanted to express themselves, they would go their own way.

D: Not all people in cliques are smart. Some spend so much time in a clique that they don't do homework or fail exams/don't study.