Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Syamala is more taller than her sister.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answe ris option 2 i.e. taller.
Error Concept: Incorrect use of the comparative form with "more".
What is wrong: The word "taller" is already the comparative form of "tall". Adding "more" before a comparative adjective is redundant and incorrect.
Grammatical Concept:
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For one-syllable adjectives like "tall," the comparative is formed by adding -er (tall → taller).
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The word "more" is used with adjectives having two or more syllables (e.g., "more beautiful").
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Using "more taller" is a double comparative, which is grammatically incorrect.
How to Correct: Remove "more" and use only "taller".
Correct Phrase/Correction: taller than
Final Sentence: Syamala is taller than her sister.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.