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He runs as fast as a deer. The comparative degree of fast is used correctly in the sentence

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. He runds faster than a deer.
  2. A deer cannot run faster than he can.
  3. A deer can run faster than he can.
  4. None of the above.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: He runds faster than a deer.

Explanation: Context: The sentence compares running speed between a person and a deer. So, the comparative degree ‘faster than’ is correct. 1. He runs faster than a deer. ✅ – correct comparative form. 2. A deer cannot run faster than he can. ❌ – not exact equivalent. 3. A deer can run faster than he can. ❌ – changes the meaning. 4. None of the above. ❌ – option 1 is correct. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: He runs faster than a deer.