In the following sentence the underlined part contains an error. Alternatives to the underlined part are given as options. Select the correct alternative.
When they left for Mexico, their house was in good condition than it is now.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. better.
Error concept: Wrong comparative form of adjective.
What is wrong: The phrase “in good condition than” is incorrect because “good” cannot be directly used with “than”; the comparative form is required.
Grammatical concept: When comparing two things, the comparative form of the adjective should be used.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Using “good” instead of “better” makes the sentence grammatically incorrect and unclear.
How to correct: Replace “good” with “better”.
Correct phrase/ correction: in better condition
Final sentence: When they left for Mexico, their house was in better condition than it is now.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.adjec