In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is bolded. Choose the correct alternative that best improves the bolded part.
He is superior than his contemporaries in the field of theoretical physics and quantum mechanics due to his innovative research.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer: He is superior to
Explanation
• Adjectives of Latin origin ending in -ior (such as superior, inferior, senior, junior, prior) are always followed by the preposition to instead of the conjunction than.
• These adjectives already carry a comparative sense, so qualifiers like more or most should not be placed before them.
• Therefore, superior than must be replaced with superior to.
Quick Tip: Remember the Latin comparative set: senior, junior, superior, inferior, prior — always pair them with to, never than.