“i can drink that straight as if it was water” means that he/she can drink that particular drink like they drink water. like with the same reaction with which they drink water
Giving each member of the group a specific job & as the leader is giving each member a job the leader should write down the list of names and the job each member have.
I think a. use of verb tenses
"think"
The answer would be the first option:
<span>This word choice shows that Thurber approves of the decision.</span>