Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution required'.
Manisha had a great feeling for those who were junior than her.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. junior to.
Error concept: Wrong preposition used with the adjective.
What is wrong: The sentence uses “junior than,” which is incorrect.
Grammatical concept: The adjective junior is always followed by the preposition “to” when making comparisons.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Using “junior than” is grammatically wrong and does not follow standard English rules.
How to correct: Replace “junior than” with “junior to.”
Correct phrase/ correction: junior to
Final sentence: Manisha had a great feeling for those who were junior to her.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.