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Difficulty: EasyAdjective and Adverb Usage

During the dinner rush, the chef prepared the signature pasta dish more quicker than the sous chef.

Which choice best replaces the underlined phrase to ensure the sentence is grammatically correct?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. more quicklyAnswer
  3. C
    more quick
  4. D
    quickest

Answer

more quickly
The correct answer uses the adverb 'quickly' to modify the verb 'prepared' and correctly applies the comparative modifier 'more' for a comparison between two entities (the chef and the sous chef).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the word being modified by the underlined phrase.
The phrase modifies the verb 'prepared'.
Determining what is being modified identifies whether an adjective or an adverb is required.
2
Determine whether an adjective or an adverb is needed to modify the verb 'prepared'.
An adverb is needed because adverbs modify verbs, whereas adjectives modify nouns.
Applying the correct part of speech ensures grammatical accuracy.
3
Identify the correct comparative form for comparing two entities.
Since two people (the chef and the sous chef) are being compared, the comparative form 'more quickly' is correct, rather than the superlative 'quickest' or the double comparative 'more quicker'.
Selecting the correct degree of comparison ensures the sentence is logical and grammatically sound.

Key Concept

Adjective and Adverb Usage
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Adjective and Adverb Usage

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