luke read books than he watched television during the summer.

which word or phrase best completes the sentence above?
a. more often
b. oftener
c. most often
d. oftenest

in the 1890s, southern states enacted a new form of black codes, called “jim crow” laws. these laws made it illegal for blacks and whites to share public facilities. this meant that blacks and whites had to use separate schools, hospitals, libraries, restaurants, hotels, bathrooms, and drinking fountains.

explanation:

being surrounded by crimes, poverty, and failing schools as well as his own lack of confidence in his abilities.