Answer:
c.
It suggests that the child’s first step is a major event.
Answer: To make the language more memorable
Explanation:
In speech, we often emphasize certain words which carry an important message. This is often done by politicians and professional speakers who deliver their speech in front of a mass of people. In doing so, we are hoping that our audience remembers the speech and the ideas we are trying to convey. By emphasizing our words and phrases, our speech is more persuasive.
Compound. The simple sentence would be 'they were very busy'
That is correct! focus is a closed syllable :) the only words that do not follow the closed syllable rule are syllables that end in:
"-old"
"-ild"
"-olt"
Of course there are a few that either are or aren't followed by the closed syllable rule, so always watch for words that end in:
"-ind"
"-ost"
I hope this helps! :)