Select the correct option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
He is faster than smarter.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. more fast than smart.
The sentence "He is faster than smarter" contains a comparison error.
When comparing two qualities of a person, the comparative form of the adjective should be used consistently.
In this case, "faster" is the comparative form of the adjective "fast," but it is compared with another quality, i.e. "smart" so, it should be replaced with the comparative form, which is "more fast."
"Smart" should not be used in comparitive form here.