Question

    Directions : In each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by four phrases. Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No improvement is required’, mark 5) as the answer.

    However, finding a job in the EU will be costlier and

    tiring for migrants in an irregular situation.
    A costlier and tired for migrants Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B costlier and most tiring for migrants Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C costliest and tiring for migrants Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D costlier and more tiring for migrants Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    If more than one adjective is used in comparison and the adjectives are connected with 'and', then all the adjectives must be either in comparative form or superlative form. Hence, here, ‘costlier’ and ‘more tiring’ is correct. However, finding a job in the EU will be costlier and more tiring for migrants in an irregular situation.

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