Question

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer.

Though I am/elder than my brother by five

(A)                          (B)

/ years, he is more/ successful in life than I.

(C)                                    (D)

A Option a Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Option b Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Option c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Option d Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The error in the sentence lies in the use of the word "elder." "Elder" is typically used when comparing the ages of people within the same family. However, when making a general comparison of age, the word "older" is more appropriate. Therefore, the correction involves replacing "elder" with "older" in the sentence to convey the intended meaning accurately.

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