Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
My brother plays the guitar _________ than I do.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. better.
Context: The sentence is making a comparison between the guitar-playing skills of the brother and the speaker. A comparative form is required.
Meaning of the words:
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better – correct comparative form of “well,” used for comparisons.
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well – positive form, not used for comparison.
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good – adjective, incorrect because the verb “plays” needs an adverb.
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best – superlative form, used when comparing more than two entities.
Correct word: Better, because it correctly expresses a higher degree of skill in comparison to another person.
Final Sentence: My brother plays the guitar better than I do.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.