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Q: A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative. The school was _______ than a mile from their home.
  • A. more
  • B. most
  • C. many
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above
Correct Answer: Option A - The given sentence is in comparative degree, hence 'more' will be used before 'than'. Much/Many → more → most Correct Sentence- The school was more than a mile from their home.
A. The given sentence is in comparative degree, hence 'more' will be used before 'than'. Much/Many → more → most Correct Sentence- The school was more than a mile from their home.

Explanations:

The given sentence is in comparative degree, hence 'more' will be used before 'than'. Much/Many → more → most Correct Sentence- The school was more than a mile from their home.