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Difficulty: MediumAdjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

Complete the sentence below by supplying the appropriate degree modifier in the blank space provided.

Answer:The newly proposed infrastructure development plan is 【far】 superior to the previous draft in terms of cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability.

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far (or much)
The adjective 'superior' is a Latin comparative word that inherently conveys a comparative degree and pairs with the preposition 'to'. To intensify or emphasize the degree of a comparative adjective, English grammar rules require degree adverbs such as 'far' or 'much'. Either 'far' or 'much' fits naturally and accurately in the context.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the part of speech and grammatical nature of the target word being modified.
The word 'superior' is a Latin comparative adjective that inherently expresses comparison.
Latin comparative adjectives ending in '-ior' (such as superior, inferior, senior, junior, prior) do not take 'more' or 'most'.
2
Determine the correct type of degree modifier permitted with comparative adjectives.
Adverbs of degree such as 'far' or 'much' correctly modify comparative adjectives to emphasize degree.
Modifiers like 'very' cannot directly modify comparative adjectives, whereas 'more' creates an ungrammatical double comparative.

Key Concept

Modification of Latin Comparative Adjectives
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Adjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

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