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

Question

This hill is ____ than the one we climbed yesterday.

Accepted Answer

A. steeper. Comparing two things uses the comparative 'steeper'.

Answer

B. more steeper — 'More steeper' doubles the comparative.

Answer

C. steepest — 'Steepest' compares three or more.

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D. most steep — 'Most steep' is a superlative.

Standard English Conventions practice question