Question

Identify the error in the following sentence: ``She is more smarter than her brother.''

• A. She
• B. is
• C. more smarter
• D. than her brother

Hint:

- Use either "-er'' or "more'' for comparatives, not both.
- For one-syllable adjectives, add "-er'' (taller, smarter).
- For longer adjectives, use "more'' (more beautiful).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand comparative forms
- Adjectives like "smart'' form the comparative by adding "-er'' (smarter).
- Using "more'' before "smarter'' is redundant and incorrect.
Step 2: Identify the error
- "more smarter'' combines two comparative forms incorrectly.
- Correct usage: "smarter'' without "more.''
Step 3: Conclusion
Option (C) is the error because it uses a double comparative.