Answer:
Snow falls from the sky as the Christmas spirit fills the air. Families are bundled up in their cozy houses listening to Christmas music and wrapping presents. Children are waiting eagerly for Christmas Day to arrive so they can wake up to see what Santa has brought for them. Christmas is a holiday filled with joy, and it is the only reason besides lack of pollen that I love December. Pollen is terrible.
Ikr super cringe
Participial phrase:Seizing the weapon from the intruder
Word modified:he
Answer:tone is
Your tone in speaking expresses how you feel about the word or phrase mentioned
The answer is all of the above except choice 3.
In a business setting, you never want to use a detached tone. This gives the impression to your colleague/boss/etc. that you don't care and don't really want to be there. It shows that you don't see them as important and don't care about what they have to say. It won't achieve anything for you.