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Which sentence has an error in comparison pronoun case? Responses A Jake, a former wrestler, claimed that he was now much fatte...Question
Which sentence has an error in comparison pronoun case?
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A Jake, a former wrestler, claimed that he was now much fatter than his rival.Jake, a former wrestler, claimed that he was now much fatter than his rival.
B My sister and I saw the latest horror movie last night with Charlie. My sister and I saw the latest horror movie last night with Charlie.
C Bob, known for being stronger than Jeff, knew he was faster than Jeff too.Bob, known for being stronger than Jeff, knew he was faster than Jeff too.
D Janet, always jealous of Barbara's popularity, thinks of herself as actually being much prettier than Barbara.Janet, always jealous of Barbara's popularity, thinks of herself as actually being much prettier than Barbara.
E Regarding Richard and his brother Noel, even their own mother could not remember whether he was taller.
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A Jake, a former wrestler, claimed that he was now much fatter than his rival.Jake, a former wrestler, claimed that he was now much fatter than his rival.
B My sister and I saw the latest horror movie last night with Charlie. My sister and I saw the latest horror movie last night with Charlie.
C Bob, known for being stronger than Jeff, knew he was faster than Jeff too.Bob, known for being stronger than Jeff, knew he was faster than Jeff too.
D Janet, always jealous of Barbara's popularity, thinks of herself as actually being much prettier than Barbara.Janet, always jealous of Barbara's popularity, thinks of herself as actually being much prettier than Barbara.
E Regarding Richard and his brother Noel, even their own mother could not remember whether he was taller.
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The sentence that has an error in comparison pronoun case is:
**D** Janet, always jealous of Barbara's popularity, thinks of herself as actually being much prettier than Barbara.
The error arises from the comparative structure. While "herself" is grammatically correct as a pronoun, the comparison in the sentence would be clearer and more accurate if phrased differently, such as "thinks she is actually much prettier than Barbara." This avoids any ambiguity regarding the comparison.
**D** Janet, always jealous of Barbara's popularity, thinks of herself as actually being much prettier than Barbara.
The error arises from the comparative structure. While "herself" is grammatically correct as a pronoun, the comparison in the sentence would be clearer and more accurate if phrased differently, such as "thinks she is actually much prettier than Barbara." This avoids any ambiguity regarding the comparison.