Steve and his friends ordered a pizza.Knowing that pizza gives him gas,Steve explains and apologizes for it before the pizza arrives.This is referred to as:
A) an account.
B) a disclaimer.
C) a justification.
D) an excuse.

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Steve's statement before the pizza arrives is a disclaimer, as he is warning his friends of a potential discomfort caused by the pizza. An account is a factual recount of events, a justification attempts to defend an action or decision, and an excuse is an attempt to explain away responsibility for an action.

Steve and His Friends Ordered a Pizza