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GATE — Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) — Shift 2 — 2016

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Question 1

Multiple ChoiceGeneral AptitudeVerbal Ability

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Based on the given statements, select the appropriate option with respect to grammar and usage.

Statements

(i) The height of Mr. X is 6 feet.

(ii) The height of Mr. Y is 5 feet.

Correct Answer:

Mr. X is longer than Mr. Y.

Mr. X is more elongated than Mr. Y.

Mr. X is taller than Mr. Y.

Mr. X is lengthier than Mr. Y.

Answer: Mr. X is taller than Mr. Y. “Tall” is the standard adjective for a person's vertical height, so its comparative is “taller.” “Longer,” “lengthier” and “more elongated” do not express this ordinary height comparison naturally.

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