Sentence Correctionmedium · Past Paper
Spot the error: My brother is elder than me by two years.
AMy brother
Bis elder
Cthan me
Dby two years
✓ Correct Answer: B — is elder
'Elder' is used for family relations but is not followed by 'than'; 'older' should be used for comparisons.
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