16.985 in word form is sixteen and nine hundred and eighty five thousandths.
As we know Curley's wife id terribly lonely in spite of his reservations the wife still wants to go and have time to spend and talk to with someone so she chooses Lennie. She insists Lennie because she knows Lennie will talk to her!
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The correct answer should be<span> A. remember your topic and stay focused.
If you're not focused and you don't keep the topic in your mind you might wander off and get some info that is not relevant for your topic. </span>
