Identify the error in the following sentence marked as sections A, B, C and D and choose the correct response from the option provided.
They were swifter (A) / than eagles; (B)/ they were strong (C)/than lions (D)

Correct option is A

Error Identification: The error is in part (D).
· Explanation: The sentence structure is comparing the subjects to both eagles and lions, and it requires the use of "stronger" instead of "strong" to maintain a parallel structure in comparison. The correct phrase should be "they were stronger than lions."
· Correction: The sentence should be written as "They were swifter than eagles; they were stronger than lions."
Grammatical Rule Used:
· In comparative sentences, the adjective form should match the comparison context. "Swifter" and "stronger" are both comparative forms, suitable for comparisons that involve "than."
Meanings of Sentence Components:
· "They were swifter than eagles": Implies that the subjects had speed surpassing that of eagles.
· "they were stronger than lions": Implies that the subjects had strength exceeding that of lions.
Example:
· Incorrect: "She is more smart than him."
· Correct: "She is smarter than him."