Discussion :: Error Correction - Phrase in Bold
- Children who spend more than two hours a day at a computer or watching television are more likelier than others to have psychological problems, according to scientists.
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are likely than
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are likelier than
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are more likely than
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are more likely from
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No correction required
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Answer : Option B
Explanation :
The adjective 'likelier' is itself in the comparative degree, hence 'more likelier' is incorrect. In this sentence a comparison is made between children who spend more time watching and those who do not. This contrast is best brought out using the expression 'are likelier than'.
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