Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

Generally speaking, the harder a student studies, __________ marks he is likely to get.

  1. more the

  2. the more the

  3. more are the

  4. more
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When two comparatives are used concurrently to present a cause and effect, definitive article 'the' precedes both. The correct comparison is 'the harder a… the more the'.

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