Question

Directions: In the question, a part of the given sentence has been underlined as this part may have an error. The first option is the same as the underlined part in the given sentence. Choose this option if you think that the underlined part has no error. Otherwise, choose the option that rectifies the error in the underlined part of the given sentence
French planes are more superior than Italian planes.

• A. more superior than
• B. most superior than
• C. superior than
• D. superior to
• E. more than superior

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The question tests the understanding of comparative language and the use of appropriate prepositions in English grammar.

To determine the correct answer, let's analyze:

1. more superior than: The word "superior" already implies a comparison, so the use of "more" is redundant. Hence, this option is incorrect.
2. most superior than: "Most superior" is incorrect because "superior" itself is a comparative adjective and does not require modification by "most". The proper construction would be "the most" + adjective (e.g., "the most superior"), but this is not logically or grammatically correct here. Additionally, "than" is incorrect as "to" is the proper preposition with "superior".
3. superior than: Although this eliminates the redundancy of "more," the preposition "than" is still incorrect. "Superior" is followed by "to" not "than" in English grammar. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
4. superior to: This is the correct option. The adjective "superior" is appropriately paired with the preposition "to" in comparative constructs in English. Thus, the correct phrase is "superior to."
5. more than superior: This structure is incorrect as it disrupts the intended meaning of a direct comparison between two entities. "More than" is used in contexts such as "more than half," not in direct adjective comparisons like "superior." Hence, this option is also incorrect.

Thus, the correct choice is "superior to", which maintains the grammatical integrity of the sentence.