Which sentence correctly uses the comparative form of an irregular adverb?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Of the two analytical models tested, the second predicted fluid velocity better.
- Step 1: The adverb form of 'good' is 'well'. The comparative form of 'well' is the irregular adverb 'better'.
- Step 2: When comparing exactly two items ('the two analytical models'), the comparative form ('better') is grammatically required rather than the superlative ('best').
- Step 3: Thus, 'predicted fluid velocity better' is correct.
Answer
Of the two analytical models tested, the second predicted fluid velocity better.
Why not the others: 'more well' is an ungrammatical double comparative; 'gooder' is non-standard English; 'best' is the superlative form used when comparing three or more entities.
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