It could be ex peculated that after confronting the teacher, Marcus would back down because he might feel threaten. The teacher asked him if he knew that "Zero - tolerance mean" and that could be taken as a tense situation, he might have to options. To apologise to him or face the consequences within this "zero tolerance" atmosphere. <span />
        
             
        
        
        
D. suspenseful
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Answer: A
Personally I would say the answer is A, but the definition of slender is literally "gracefully thin," so you could argue it's both A and B. Maybe it's something to take up with your teacher.
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
It is reviwed in the committee. The bill gets a second chance after being vetoed.
        
             
        
        
        
Anticipate with great apprehension of fear.