Question

Identify the problem in the sentence

James is more smarter than Steven

a. double comparison
b. illogical comparison
c. double negative
d. incorrect degree of modifier

Answer 1

which do you think it is?

Answer 2

A double comparative is a sentence that compares two things. Forming adjectives and adverbs in the comparative degree can be a little tricky. Adjectives in the comparative degree end in -er, such as newer in the previous sentence “My car is newer than his car.”.

Answer 3

Usually illogical comparisons involve completely two different subjects. It's that old cliche comparing "apples and oranges". Sometimes these statements contradict themselves.

Answer 4

A double negative is the nonstandard usage of two negatives used in the same sentence so that they cancel each other and create a positive. In Shakespeare's day, double negatives were considered emphatic, but today, they are considered grammar mistakes.

Answer 5

A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. Because of the separation, sentences with this error often sound awkward, ridiculous, or confusing.

Answer 6

I was thinking maybe d? I'm not sure.

Answer 7

you my friend are correct. More shoudn't be in the sentence

Answer 8

Okay, thanks a lot for the help c:

Answer 9

Please close the question when you have finished or else the open questions become unnecessarily cluttered. Thanks :)