Asked by Kat

The word severe means "harsh" . Based on this information and your knowledge of the Latin suffix - ity, what is the meaning of severity?
A) harsher
B) one who is harsh
C) capable of being harsh
D) the quality of being harsh
Answered by Ms. Sue
And your answer is?

Answered by Kat
I think it is c.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Nope. Check the suffix "ity."
Answered by Kat
Well I put d originally on my test at school and they said it was wrong. Other kids said they answered b and they said that was wrong. So my second guess was c and you say that is wrong. The answer isn't A is it? If so I struggle even more with that..
Answered by Kat
I am confused sorry..
Answered by Ms. Sue
Severity is the quality of being harsh. Mrs. Moran is known for the severity of her punishments.

I don't know why "they" said d was wrong. However, we see a lot of errors coming from online schools.
Answered by Kat
Thank you I knew it .. I knew it when I looked up ity it stated quality or condition. Plus I knew the other one's were wrong. Definition of severity is the fact or condition of being severe..
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes. This has been a downer for you. You got the question right in the first place but you've been given the run-around -- apparently by an inept "teacher."

What school is this?

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