In the following sentence the underlined part contains as error. Alternatives to the underlined part are given as options. Select the correct alternative.
Pankaj is a better cook.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. good.
Error concept: Incorrect use of comparative adjective.
What is wrong: The word “better” is a comparative form, but the sentence is making a simple statement, not a comparison.
Grammatical concept:
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Good – base adjective used for simple statements.
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Better – comparative form, used when comparing two things.
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Best – superlative form, used when comparing more than two things.
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Goodest / more good – incorrect forms in English.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Saying “Pankaj is a better cook” implies a comparison that is not present. The simple adjective “good” is correct.
How to correct: Replace “better” with “good.”
Correct phrase/ correction: good
Final sentence: Pankaj is a good cook.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.