In the following sentence, there is an error either in the form or placement…
2019
In the following sentence, there is an error either in the form or placement of the adjective/adverb. Choose the correct alternative.
Incorrect sentence:
Raju holds a more superior position than Mohan.
Answer: D. Raju holds a superior position than Mohan. — Rule: 'Superior' is already a comparative adjective, so do not add 'more' before it. Also, 'superior' is normally followed by the preposition 'to', not…
- A.
Raju’s position is not as superior as Mohan’s.
- B.
Raju’s position is more superior than Mohan’s.
- C.
Raju holds a position more superior than Mohan.
- D.
Raju holds a superior position than Mohan.
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Correct answer: D
Rule: 'Superior' is already a comparative adjective, so do not add 'more' before it. Also, 'superior' is normally followed by the preposition 'to', not 'than'.
Why the original is wrong:
Using 'more superior' is redundant because 'superior' already indicates a comparison.
Using 'than' after 'superior' is not standard; use 'to' or rephrase the comparison.
Correct alternative sentences:
Raju holds a superior position to Mohan.
Raju's position is superior to Mohan's.
Raju holds a position superior to Mohan's.
If you want a negative comparison: 'Raju's position is not superior to Mohan's' or 'Raju's position is not as high as Mohan's.'
Summary: Remove 'more' before 'superior' and use 'to' (or rephrase) instead of 'than' to form a correct comparison.
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