1) the superlative degree is shown in adjectives by the

a. -er
b. -ed
c. -est
d. -ing

2) attentiveness is

a. a courtesy
b. a combining form
c. a type of critical thinking
d. a type of grammatical meaning

  1)  c. -est

  2) a. a courtesy

Step-by-step explanation:

1) The words "greatest" and "smallest" give you a clue that superlative adjectives end in -est.

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2) Paying attention (attentiveness) is a discipline of behavior, not a description of English syntax or grammar. It is best when accompanied by an attitude of acceptance and a desire for understanding, rather than critical thinking.

Attentiveness is a courtesy.

7 ft 6 in means 7 1/2, because 6 in is 1/2 of a foot. 7 ft 8 in means 7 2/3 because 8 in is 2/3 of a foot. 23/3 = 7 2/3. 15/2 = 7 1/2.

23/3   *   15/2   = 57 1/2

step-by-step explanation:

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step-by-step explanation:

an equation by definition has to have two or more variables (x and 2 in this case)