A. Smoothest is the answer because superlative means <span>of the highest quality or degree.</span>
C.. death, desolation, and tyranny
Practical goes with el and captain goes in en
D. Brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, publishing
The statement which paraphrases this excerpt best is the fourth option, "This man, who was smart in school, has grown up to be unintelligent". Brutus, here was exclaiming about what a stupid man the fellow has become, because he was so sharp when he was in school.
