Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below or part thereof has been underlined. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or diction. Select the option that best corrects the error, if any.

Dr. Hakuta's research among Hispanic children in the United States indicates that the more the children use both Spanish and English, their intellectual advantage is greater in skills underlying reading ability and nonverbal logic.

  1. their intellectual advantage is greater in skills underlying reading ability and nonverbal logic

  2. their intellectual advantage is the greater in skills underlying reading ability and nonverbal logic

  3. the greater is their intellectual advantage in skills underlying reading ability and nonverbal logic

  4. in skills that underlay reading ability and nonverbal logic, their intellectual advantage is the greater.

  5. the greater their intellectual advantage in skills underlying reading ability and nonverbal logic.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The first part of the sentence begins a comparison by 'the more', so the second half should support the comparison in the same degree. Hence, (C) is correct.