Digital PSAT Reading and Writing Practice Question 94: Answer and Explanation

Question: 94

Pluto, discovered in 1930, had long been viewed as the adorable kid brother of the solar system, significantly ___________ the older siblings and tagging along at the back of the line.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  • A. smallest than
  • B. smallest then
  • C. smaller than
  • D. smaller then

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) Than is used for comparisons, while then is used as a sequencing term. Eliminate choices (B) and (D), as this is a comparison. When making comparisons, it is far better to use an -er word, like smaller, rather than an -est word, like smallest. Choice (C) is the correct answer.

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