Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
He is more senior than me in the organization.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: senior to me
Explanation
• Certain comparative adjectives ending in -ior (such as senior, junior, superior, inferior, and prior) are always followed by the preposition to, never than.
• These adjectives already carry a comparative sense inherently, making the addition of more an incorrect double comparative.
• Thus, the phrase more senior than me must be corrected to senior to me.
Quick Tip: Always pair adjectives ending in -ior with to (e.g., senior to, junior to, superior to) and avoid preceding them with more.