Multiple choice

Directions: Give the appropriate replacement for the underlined word(s) in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. If no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

There is need for strict legislation.

  1. the strict

  2. stricter

  3. strictest

  4. No improvement needed
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B Correct answer
Explanation

While 'strict' is grammatically possible, 'stricter' is the preferred choice here because it implies a comparative need for more rigorous laws than those currently in place. This is a common rhetorical structure in legal and social commentary.

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