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Difficulty: EasyIllogical and Incomplete Comparisons

In the sentence below, the underlined portion contains a comparison error.

The primary feathers of a bald eagle are much larger and stiffer than a hawk.

Which of the following options corrects the comparison error in the sentence?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. those of a hawkAnswer
  3. C
    a hawk, they help the eagle soar
  4. D
    that of a hawk

Answer

The correct option is the one stating 'those of a hawk' because it compares the feathers of a bald eagle to the feathers of a hawk.
The choice stating 'those of a hawk' correctly uses the plural pronoun 'those' to refer to the primary feathers of a hawk, establishing a logical comparison between feathers and feathers.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the items being compared in the sentence.
The sentence compares 'primary feathers' (plural noun) to 'a hawk' (singular noun).
This is necessary to check if the comparison is logical and grammatically correct.
2
Select the correct pronoun to represent the compared item.
Since 'primary feathers' is plural, the plural pronoun 'those' is needed to represent the hawk's feathers.
The pronoun must agree in number with the noun it replaces and make the comparison logical.

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Illogical and Incomplete Comparisons
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