A：Hey John, did you register for classes yet?

B：I register this Friday.

A：What classes do you plan on taking?

B：I really want to take the communication class, but I don't know if it will be available.

A：Is that class really that popular?

B：Yeah. I tried to get in last semester, but it was full by the time I registered.

A：What other classes are you going to take?

B：I still need to take English 201, but I really don't like writing.

A：I took that class already. There is a lot of writing, but it's not that bad.

B：Oh really? Who was the instructor? There are like 4 different instructors to choose from.

A：I had Professor Mahoney.

B：Is he an easy grader?

A：I'm not sure if he is or not, but I thought he was definitely fair.

B：Do you mind if I ask you what you got?

A：Not at all. I got a 3.8.

B：Well, what did you get in English 101 last year?

A：I got a 4.0 in that class.

B：Well, I can't compare to you. I got a 3.1 in English 101. That means if you got a lower grade in English 201, it must be harder.

A：It's not what it appears. I actually tried harder in the 101 class. If I put as much effort into the 201 class, I would have received the same grade.

B：Oh. That helps. Thanks.