Multiple choice

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined has an error. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

It is a general perception that an uneducated child is more likely to act rude than an educated one.

  1. is most likely to act rude than

  2. is more likely to act rude rather than

  3. is more likely to act ruder than

  4. is more likely to be rude rather than

  5. is more likely to act rudely than
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E Correct answer
Explanation

When modifying the verb 'act', we need an adverb, not an adjective. 'Rude' is an adjective, while 'rudely' is the correct adverb form. Options A and B incorrectly use 'rude' as an adjective. Option C uses 'ruder' which is comparative but still an adjective. Option D changes the verb to 'be' which alters the meaning. Option E correctly uses 'rudely' to modify 'act'.

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