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Question
Now complete the following, in the same way, using the words easy or strong.
Skipping is ______.
Jumping is ______ than skipping.
Walking is the ______ of all.
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Solution
Skipping is easy.
Jumping is easier than skipping.
Walking is the easiest of all.
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