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Standard English ConventionsEasyComparative of an irregular adverb

Standard English Conventions practice question

She sings ____ than her brother.

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

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

Answer: A. better

The comparative of "well" is "better".

Why the other answers are wrong

B. more good
Not standard.
C. best
"best" is the superlative; only two people are compared.
D. gooder
Not a word.

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