Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumComparative for two
Standard English Conventions practice question
Of the two paths to the summit, the northern one is the ____.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. steeperCorrect
- B. steepest
- C. more steeper
- D. steep
Answer: A. steeper
Two things compared take the comparative.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. steepest
- The superlative needs three or more.
- C. more steeper
- A double comparative.
- D. steep
- No comparison.
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