1. 1. slim
2. stubborn
3. shrugged
4. dull
5. fond
6. bright
7. reliable
8. tapping
9. got over
10. to resolve
2. 1. leaves
2. will fail
3. will close
4. are staying
5. runs
6. Have you seen
7. Are having
8. is always interrupting
9. Have been cooking
10. Going to fall
3. 1. didn't go;
2. was listening; was watching
3. were you riding
4. didn't often go
5. was taking
4. 1. the funniest; the most creative
2. best
3. younger; the most sensible
4. the most selfish; as stubborn as