Choice A is the correct answer. Compare absolute slopes.

1. Slopes: $|-5|=5$, $|3|=3$, $|4|=4$, $|0.5|=0.5$.
2. Max: 5 is the largest magnitude.

💡 Strategic Tip: The sign tells direction; the number tells steepness.

Choice B is incorrect.Choice C is incorrect.Choice D is incorrect.