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JAMB Use of English 1983 Question 60

Question 60

Adjectives and Adverbs

Choose the expression or word which best completes the sentence: North Africa is________ than Northern Europe.

  1. A.hotter
  2. B.more hot
  3. C.more hotter
  4. D.the hottest
  5. E.hot
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (hotter)

Explanation

Short adjectives form the comparative with -er, and 'than' needs a comparative: 'hotter'.