Multiple choice

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. No sentence contains more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) I flattered him (B) saying that (C) he was more clever (D) than any other boy in the school. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence bears error of adjective, as comparative form of clever is 'cleverer', not more clever. So, change 'he was more clever' to 'he was cleverer' to rectify the error.