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    Question

    Direction: In the sentence given below, a part is highlighted and suggestions for its correction are given below the sentence. Choose the correct option, which can improve the original sentence without changing its meaning. If the highlighted part is correct, select ‘No improvement required’ as your answer.

    He is elder than his cousin by two years, which gives him a sense of responsibility and mentorship.

    A. He is older to his cousin

    B. He is elder to his cousin

    C. He is older than his cousin

    A B and C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A and B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No Improvement Required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ELDER TO and OLDER THAN is the correct usage. Older than is usually used when talking about general things. ELDER TO specifically talks about age.

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