Select the most appropriate option to substitute the

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When a direct comparison is made between two things, than must be used with comparative adjectives like better, worse, higher, lower, etc. As is used in equality comparisons as good as, not with comparatives. Like is used for similarity, not comparison. From is incorrect in comparative structures.

bold segment in the given sentence. The economic recovery this year has been much better as last year , according to official estimates.

A much better as compared to last year Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

B much better than last year Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

C much better like last year Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

D much better from last year Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

When a direct comparison is made between two things, “than” must be used with comparative adjectives like better, worse, higher, lower, etc. “As” is used in equality comparisons (as good as), not with comparatives. “Like” is used for similarity, not comparison. “From” is incorrect in comparative structures.

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