The day started out with my mother calling at 8 am . I wo n't tell go into the nature of the call ; just know it ended with my mother sniffing , " Well , if you ever find the time , call me some time . " I said two words during the entire three minute conversation .

(I) I was busy being scolded for not keeping in touch ..
(II) The phone call kept cutting in and out ..
(III) My mother hung up on me when I began to talk ..
(IV) None of the above choices ..
Q: Why was I only able to get two words in the entire conversation .
(I)