Please give more context so i can answer this for you :)
<span>The correct change for the word tolerate is option C) persist. The use of tolerate in then sentence could be interpreted to mean the problems caused by the earthquake are tolerated and not a problem. Obviously, the problems persist and are not simply tolerated.</span>
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i'm pretty sure the answer is satire based on the fact its almost using humor to explain this bad situation the girl is in. :)
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