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Q · AdjectiveMedium · 45s
Directions:- Find out the Error in each of the following sentences, if any. If there is no error, your answer is “D”(A) She is (B) elder than (C) her cousin. (D) No error
TopicAdjective
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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'Elder' is used without 'than' for family rank; for comparisons use 'older than' or 'elder to' (Indian usage). Correct here: 'older than her cousin'.
Final Answer: Option B - elder than