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English Language & Literature — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
Identify and correct the error in the given line taken from a critical review of a recently staged play: 'As an actor, Ravi Raj, is superior then any other contemporary actor.'
  1. A Error: an / Correction: the
  2. B Error: is / Correction: were
  3. C Error: then / Correction: to
  4. D Error: other / Correction: another
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Model Answer

Option C — Error: then / Correction: to

The correct form is "superior to", as comparatives with Latin-origin adjectives (superior, inferior, senior, junior, prior) always take "to", not "then".

Explanation

"Then" is used for time/sequence; "than" is used in comparisons — but even "than" is wrong here. Adjectives like superior, inferior, senior, junior are already comparative in form and must be followed by "to", never "than" or "then". Examiners specifically test this rule.

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