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Select the most appropriate form of comparative degree that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. Neha’s house is far fr
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Select the most appropriate form of comparative degree that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
Neha’s house is far from the city than everyone else’s.

A.

more far from the city to

B.

further from the city than

C.

farther from the city than

D.

far from the city to

Correct option is C


The correct substitution is (c) farther from the city than.
Explanation: “Farther” is the correct comparative form of “far” when referring to physical distance, which is the case here.
Grammatical rule used:
· “Farther” is used for measurable, physical distances.
· “Further” is often used for abstract or metaphorical distances.
Correct sentence: Neha’s house is farther from the city than everyone else’s.
Example: The school is farther from the library than the park.

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