Which sentence uses the comparative form correctly?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. This exam was easier than the one we took last term.
- Step 1: Short adjectives ending in -y form the comparative with -ier.
- Step 2: Use 'easier than'.
Answer
This exam was easier than the one we took last term.
Why not the others: 'More easy', 'easiest than' and 'more easier' are incorrect.
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