The sum of the first five prime numbers is

18
28
39
4

The correct answer is (b) 28.

The first five prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11. Their sum is $2+3+5+7+11=\boxed{28}$.

An option is a choice that can be made from a set of possibilities. In this case, the options are (a) 18, (b) 28, (c) 39, and (d) 4.

The first option, (a) 18, is incorrect because the sum of the first five prime numbers is not 18.

The second option, (b) 28, is correct because the sum of the first five prime numbers is 28.

The third option, (c) 39, is incorrect because the sum of the first five prime numbers is not 39.

The fourth option, (d) 4, is incorrect because the sum of the first five prime numbers is not 4.