Question

Given below sentence. A part of each sentence is underlined which may contain an error. Replace the underlined part with the right choice
I couldn't control my anger because he came latter than I expecte

• A. later than I expected
• B. more late than I expected
• C. more late than he expected
• D. latter than he expected

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To determine the correct replacement for the underlined part of the sentence, we need to apply some fundamental rules of English grammar and comparison.

The sentence in question is trying to compare the timing of the subject's arrival with the speaker's expectations. Let's analyze the options:

• later than I expected: This option uses the word "later," which is the correct comparative form of the adjective "late." The speaker is comparing the actual time of arrival to the expected time, making this option grammatically correct and suitable for the context.
• more late than I expected: Using "more late" is incorrect. "More" is used with longer adjectives, not with one-syllable adjectives like "late." Therefore, this option is grammatically incorrect.
• more late than he expected: Like the previous option, "more late" is incorrect. Additionally, this option changes the subject's expectation rather than the speaker's expectation, which is not the information provided in the original sentence.
• latter than he expected: The word "latter" is used to refer to the second of two things mentioned and is not used for time comparisons. This option is therefore grammatically incorrect and not contextually appropriate.

The correct answer is "later than I expected," as it accurately and grammatically completes the sentence.

In conclusion, the phrase "later than I expected" correctly uses the comparative form of the adjective "late" to describe the unexpected timing of arrival.