What is the smallest integer greater than \( -4 ? \)

The smallest integer greater than \( -4 \) is \( -3 \). Just imagine number lines—each step from left to right gets you closer to positivity, and in this case, stepping one spot from \( -4 \) brings you to \( -3 \)! It's like moving just a smidge up from a chilly place. To check your understanding, think of integers like steps on a staircase: \( -4 \) is one step down, and the next step up is \( -3 \). You’re now back into the world of less chilly numbers!