Directions: Read the following sentences for any grammatical errors. The…
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Directions: Read the following sentences for any grammatical errors. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence, The letter of that part is the answer, If there is no error, the answer is [D]. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any) :
In the opinion of everyone [A] / she is wiser [B] / than beautiful [C] / No error [D].
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
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Correct answer: C
Solution
Correct answer: The error is in the part that reads "than beautiful."
Key points:
The clause "she is wiser" is correct on its own: "wiser" is the comparative form of "wise."
When comparing two qualities of the same person, the comparative should compare the degree of one quality with the degree of the other by including a clause. A simple comparative followed immediately by an adjective ("wiser than beautiful") is incomplete.
Correct ways to express the idea include adding a clause or rephrasing:
Add a clause to compare the two qualities: "In the opinion of everyone, she is wiser than she is beautiful."
Or rephrase to avoid the awkward direct comparison: "In the opinion of everyone, she is wiser rather than beautiful."
Therefore, the part "than beautiful" is incorrect as written and should be revised. The correct answer identifies that part as containing the error.