16Hit1600
Standard English ConventionsEasyComparative with 'than'

Standard English Conventions practice question

The blue kite flew ____ than the red one.

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

  1. A. higherCorrect
  2. B. more higher
  3. C. highest
  4. D. most high

Answer: A. higher

Comparing two uses the comparative 'higher'.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. more higher
'More higher' doubles the comparative.
C. highest
'Highest' compares three or more.
D. most high
'Most high' is a superlative form.

More Standard English Conventions questions

Not affiliated with the College Board. SAT is a trademark of the College Board.