Grammar. Adjectives That Compare
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A. Read each sentence. Write the proper comparative or superlative form of the
adjective in parentheses on the line provided.
1. For me, math is a (hard) subject than science.
2. Today's homework is even (difficult) than yesterday's.
3. Even the (smart) student in the class had trouble!
4. Our teacher suggested an (easy) way to do the assignment.
5. He always has the (intelligent) solution to every problem.
B. Read each sentence. Choose which word or words in parentheses best
complete the sentence. Write your answer on the line provided.
6. Next week's game will be (tougher, toughest) than this one.
7. That team has the (fastest, most fastest) players in the league.
8. Their batters are (reliabler, more reliable) hitters than ours.
9. Our pitcher has a (stronger, more stronger) throwing arm than theirs.
10. It should be the (more exciting, most exciting) game of the season!

In the space below, write a five-paragraph, 600-800 word persuasive essay arguing whether or not your chosen speech is effective in communicating its message, based on how it uses rhetorical strategies. include a clear thesis statement identifying whether, in your view, the speaker's argument is effective, based on his or her use of rhetorical strategies. explain why or why not. give your audience a sense of closure by providing a clear conclusion. throughout the essay, be sure to: use formal, objective language for an academic audience, connect your ideas using transitions that clearly tie together your ideas, base your argument on evidence from the text of the speech, and provide a clear conclusion about the speech's effectiveness.

It was fifteen minutes before i could work myself up to go and humble myself to a ; but i done it, and i warn’t ever sorry for it afterwards, neither. i didn’t do him no more mean tricks, and i wouldn’t done that one if i’d a knowed it would make him feel that way. in at least one hundred words, describe what central theme in the adventures of huckleberry finn emerges in this excerpt, and how its emergence relates to the social norms of the time.

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”