Which of the following sentences is/are incorrect in the use of the comparative degree ? A. Susan's car…
Sentence A is incorrect because it illogically compares 'Susan's car' with the person 'Mary' instead of 'Mary's (car)'. Sentence D is incorrect because 'would prefer to X'…
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Which of the following sentences is/are incorrect in the use of the comparative degree ?
A. Susan's car is cheaper than Mary.
B. Susan's car is cheaper than Mary's.
C. I would prefer to take a walk rather than sit idle.
D. I would prefer to take a walk than to sit idle.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Sentence A is incorrect because it illogically compares 'Susan's car' with the person 'Mary' instead of 'Mary's (car)'. Sentence D is incorrect because 'would prefer to X' takes 'rather than Y' (as in C), not 'than to Y'.
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RPSC Senior Teacher Grade II