After Class,Roland's Professor Pulled Him Aside

question 9

Multiple Choice

After class,Roland's professor pulled him aside.She informed Roland that he had been dropped from the class roster.Roland knew the reason: He hadn't paid his tuition."There was a problem with my financial aid paperwork and I couldn't meet the deadline," he explained.Roland's statement is considered a(n)

• A)apologia.
• B)account.
• C)aligning action.
• D)disclaimer.

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