Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognise grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

My pen is (A) as good, if not (B) better, than yours; (C) that's why it (D) writes so beautifully. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is an error of correlative conjunction. The complete correlative is 'as good as'. Here, the second 'as' is amiss. The best way to correct the sentence is: My pen is  as good, if not (B) better, as yours. Second best: My pen is as good as, if not better, than yours.