Question 53
HardOriginal questionChoose the preposition that fills the blank.
Her new job is far superior ______ her old one.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
"Superior", like "senior" and "inferior", takes "to", not "than": superior to her old one.
Worth noting
"Than" follows "better" ("better than her old one"), which is why it tempts. "Superior" takes "to".
- Concept
- "Superior to"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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