GATE 2016 EC (EC3) – Question 1

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

An apple costs Rs. 10 and an onion costs Rs. 8. Select the most suitable sentence with respect to grammar and usage.

The price of an apple is greater than an onion.
The price of an apple is more than onion.
The price of an apple is greater than that of an onion.
Apples are more costlier than onions.

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Correct answer: (C) The price of an apple is greater than that of an onion.

Explanation

A valid comparison must compare a price with another price. “That of an onion” stands for “the price of an onion,” making the comparison parallel and grammatical. The first two options compare a price with the onion itself, and “more costlier” doubles the comparative. Thus **C**.

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