Multiple choice

Directions: In the given question, select the option that expresses the central idea in the most clear,x concise and correct manner.

  1. Our powers of communication are by far greater than any other animal.

  2. Our powers of communication are far greater than that of any other animal.

  3. Our powers of communication are greater by far than that of any other animal.

  4. Our powers of communication are far greater than those of any other animal.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The use of singular “that” with the plural “powers” eliminates (2) and (3). (1) fails because it compares our powers of communication with other animals, rather than with their powers of communication. (5) is inferior to (4) because it changes the tense to “have been” without cause. (4) is the best expression. Answer: (4)

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