Question

Choose the most appropriate option to correct the given sentence:
Radha is as cleverer as Sudha.

• A. Radha is as clever as Sudha is cleverer.
• B. Radha is as clever as Sudha.
• C. Radha and Sudha are both cleverer.
• D. Sudha is much more cleverer than Radha.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To correct the given sentence "Radha is as cleverer as Sudha," it is important to understand the correct usage of the adjectives in comparative and positive forms.

1. The phrase "as ... as" is used to compare two things or people of equal degree. Here, we use the positive form of the adjective.

2. In the given sentence, the adjective "cleverer" is incorrectly used because the structure "as ... as" demands the positive form "clever."

3. Therefore, the correct sentence should be "Radha is as clever as Sudha." This uses the positive form "clever" correctly within the "as ... as" structure, indicating that Radha and Sudha have the same level of cleverness.

4. Now, let's examine the options:

   • Option 1: Radha is as clever as Sudha is cleverer. - This is incorrect because it mixes the "as ... as" structure with a comparative form ("cleverer"), which is incorrect.
   • Option 2: Radha is as clever as Sudha. - This is correct as it appropriately uses the "as ... as" structure with the positive form "clever."
   • Option 3: Radha and Sudha are both cleverer. - This is incorrect because it uses "cleverer," a comparative form, without comparison to a third party.
   • Option 4: Sudha is much more cleverer than Radha. - This is incorrect due to the redundancy of using "more" with the comparative "cleverer."

Conclusively, the most appropriate correction is "Radha is as clever as Sudha." This structure accurately uses the positive form according to English grammar rules.