Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate of the given options.

Generally speaking, the harder a student studies, __________ marks he is likely to get.

  1. more the

  2. the more the

  3. more are the

  4. more

  5. more do the
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is a 'the more...the more' comparative structure showing correlation. Both parts must use 'the' + comparative adjective. 'The harder...the more marks' is the correct pattern. Options without 'the' or with incorrect word order break this grammatical structure.

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