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Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumIrregular comparative

Standard English Conventions practice question

This year's harvest was considerably ____ than last year's.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. A. betterCorrect
  2. B. more better
  3. C. gooder
  4. D. best

Answer: A. better

The comparative of 'good' is the irregular 'better'.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. more better
'more better' doubles the comparative.
C. gooder
'gooder' is not a word.
D. best
'best' is the superlative and doesn't pair with 'than'.

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