Multiple choice

Directions: Correct the error (if any) for the underlined part of the following sentence. If there is no error, choose option 4.

Ramesh is as tall if not taller than Mahesh.

  1. not as tall but

  2. not so tall but as

  3. as tall as, if not

  4. no improvement needed
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is an error of sentence formation. The sentence implies that Ramesh is at least 'as tall as' Mahesh, 'if not' taller than him. So, option 3 is the right answer.

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