Which sentence contains an error in comparative/superlative usage?

a. Toddlers tend to run more frequently than they walk.

b. That was the most incredible comeback I have ever witnessed.

c. She is the better soccer player between the two.

d. It was not exactly the more accurate result you could get.

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Melissa Yoder

23 December, 14:45

Which sentence contains an error in comparative/superlative usage?

a. Toddlers tend to run more frequently than they walk.

b. That was the most incredible comeback I have ever witnessed.

c. She is the better soccer player between the two.

d. It was not exactly the more accurate result you could get.

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Maleah Gutierrez · Answer 1

The sentence that contains an error in comparative/superlative usage is d) it was not exactly the more accurate result you could get. Instead of more, the word most should be used.

Which sentence contains an error in comparative/superlative usage?a. Toddlers tend to run more frequently than they walk.b. That was the most incredible comeback I have ever witnessed.c. She is the better soccer player between the two.d. It was not exactly the more accurate result you could get.