Verbal Ability - Sentence Correction - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Correction - Section 1 (Q.No. 8)
Directions to Solve
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.
8.
The population of Tokyo is greater than that of any other town in the world.
Discussion:
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Mayeen said:
7 years ago
It seems to me, the answer is D.
(3)
Jagan said:
7 years ago
Why it cannot be "those"?
(1)
Vaibhav Tripathi said:
6 years ago
This is a rule of parallelism when 'THAN' occurs for comparison ->
Singular noun->'THAT'.
Plural noun->'THOSE'.
Ex- Philosophy of Europeans was more rational "THAN THAT OF" Eastern Philosophers.
Gods in Greek mythology are more realistic "THAN THOSE OF" Indian mythology.
Singular noun->'THAT'.
Plural noun->'THOSE'.
Ex- Philosophy of Europeans was more rational "THAN THAT OF" Eastern Philosophers.
Gods in Greek mythology are more realistic "THAN THOSE OF" Indian mythology.
(15)
Sulaiman said:
4 years ago
The right Answer should be D.
(3)
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