Identify the incorrect underlined word: 'The senior auditor found that the financial statements were [A] more complete [B] than [C] any reports submitted previously.'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. any (should be 'any other')
In comparative constructions comparing an entity to members of its own category, 'any other' must be used to exclude the item itself.
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