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    Question

    Directions : In the following question, a sentence is

    given, divided into 5 parts. Part (E) is grammatically correct. Out of the other four parts, one part contains an error. Mark the option containing the part with the error. If none of the parts have errors, mark 'No error' as your answer. Radhika was always ashamed because (A) / she lacked the looks of her more fair, (B) / more social sister, yet she managed (C) / to secure an associate position (D) /at Goldman Sachs in New York. (E)
    A B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

      The error is in part B of the sentence. Replace MORE FAIR with FAIRER, as the comparative degree of the adjective FAIR is FAIRER. Thus, A is the right answer.

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