Multiple choice

He was cleverer than diligent; his will was strong; his activities were marked with a reckless audacity.

  1. He was cleverer than diligent; his will was strong

  2. He was cleverer than diligent; his will was stronger

  3. He was more clever than diligent; his will was strong

  4. He was more clever than diligent; his will was stronger

  5. He was cleverer than he was diligent; his will was strong
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C Correct answer
Explanation

When we compare two qualities of the same person, we have to use the comparative 'more' rather than the comparative form of the adjective.

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