The following question has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d). This box(a)is heavy than(b) the other one.(c) No error. (d)
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Analyzing the Sentence for Grammatical Errors
The question asks us to examine a sentence for any grammatical errors in the underlined parts (a), (b), and (c). The sentence is: "This box(a)is heavy than(b) the other one.(c) No error. (d)"
We need to check each part to see if it follows the rules of English grammar.
Examining Part (a): "This box is"
Part (a) is "This box is". This part includes the subject ("This box") which is singular, and the verb ("is") which is the singular form of 'to be', agreeing with the subject. Grammatically, this part is correct.
Examining Part (b): "heavy than"
Part (b) is "heavy than". This phrase is used in a comparison between "This box" and "the other one". When comparing two things using "than", we typically use the comparative form of the adjective.
The adjective here is "heavy".
- The positive form is "heavy" (used for a single item or description).
- The comparative form is "heavier" (used when comparing two items).
- The superlative form is "heaviest" (used when comparing three or more items).
Since the sentence is comparing two boxes, the comparative form of "heavy" is required before "than". Therefore, "heavy than" is grammatically incorrect. It should be "heavier than". This indicates an error in part (b).
Examining Part (c): "the other one."
Part (c) is "the other one.". This part refers to the second item being compared. "The other one" is a standard phrase used in comparisons of two items. The punctuation (a full stop) is also correct at the end of the sentence. Grammatically, this part is correct.
Conclusion on the Grammatical Error
Based on the analysis, the error is found in part (b) where "heavy than" is used instead of the correct comparative form "heavier than".
| Part | Content | Analysis | Correctness |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | This box is | Subject-verb agreement is correct. | Correct |
| (b) | heavy than | Requires the comparative form of the adjective ("heavier") before "than" in a comparison. | Incorrect |
| (c) | the other one. | Correct phrasing for comparison of two items. Punctuation is correct. | Correct |
Since the error is in part (b), the response indicating the error is (b).
Revision Table: Comparative Adjectives
| Degree of Comparison | Adjective Form | Usage Example |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | Base form (e.g., heavy, tall, big) | This box is heavy. |
| Comparative | -er form or 'more' (e.g., heavier, taller, bigger, more interesting) | This box is heavier than that one. |
| Superlative | -est form or 'most' (e.g., heaviest, tallest, biggest, most interesting) | This is the heaviest box of all. |
For most one-syllable adjectives, we add '-er' for the comparative and '-est' for the superlative. For many two-syllable adjectives ending in -y, change -y to -i and add '-er' or '-est' (like heavy > heavier > heaviest). For longer adjectives, we typically use 'more' and 'most'.
Additional Information: Using 'Than' in Comparisons
The word "than" is a conjunction or preposition used to introduce the second part of an unequal comparison. It almost always follows a comparative adjective or adverb.
Examples:
- She is taller than her brother.
- He runs faster than I do.
- This book is more interesting than that one.
Using the positive form of an adjective or adverb directly before "than" is a common grammatical error. Always ensure the comparative form is used.
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