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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted words. Himanshu is braver than intelligent.
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted words.
Himanshu is braver than intelligent.

A.

more brave than intelligent

B.

most brave than intelligent

C.

braver than more intelligent

D.

most brave than more intelligent

Correct option is A

The correct substitution is (a) more brave than intelligent. Explanation:

When comparing two different qualities (like brave vs intelligent), we use the comparative form with “more”, even for short adjectives.

Correct sentence: Himanshu is more brave than intelligent.

Grammar Rule Used: When comparing different adjectives, we use "more + adjective" even for words that normally take "-er".

Example: She is more kind than clever.

�� Information Booster: Use “more + adj” when two different qualities are compared.

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