English Language Arts Grade 11 45 min

Avoid double, illogical, and unclear comparisons

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1

Correct the error: This path is more steeper than that one.

2

Correct the error: The climate in the north is colder than the south.

3

Clarify the sentence: I know him better than you.

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Which sentence contains a double comparison error?
0.A. He is stronger.
1.B. He is more stronger.
2.C. He is very strong.
3.D. He is the strongest.
Easy
Which sentence contains an illogical comparison?
0.A. Her car is faster than Bob's.
1.B. Her car is faster than Bob.
2.C. Her car is fast.
3.D. Bob's car is slow.
Easy
Which sentence is the clearest and least ambiguous?
0.A. She trusts you more than me.
1.B. She trusts you more.
2.C. She trusts you more than I do.
3.D. She trusts you and me.

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