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Select the most appropriate form of comparative degree that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. Rohit Sharma is better
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Select the most appropriate form of comparative degree that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
Rohit Sharma is better than more other batsman in the world.

A.

better batsmen

B.

as good as the most other batsmen

C.

the best batsmen

D.

better than most other batsmen

Correct option is D


The correct substitution is (d) better than most other batsmen.
Explanation: The phrase “more other” is grammatically incorrect. When comparing one with the majority of others, the correct comparative structure is “better than most other…”
Grammatical rule used:
· Use “most other” with comparative degree when comparing one item/person to the majority in a group.
· Correct sentence: Rohit Sharma is better than most other batsmen in the world.
· Example: She is more intelligent than most other students in her class.

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