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प्रश्न
Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.
विकल्प
Anil’s computer is more new than mine.
Anil’s computer is newer than mine.
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उत्तर
Anil’s computer is newer than mine.
Explanation:
The rule for choosing the right form of the adjective is that if the word has one syllable (new), the comparative form is created by adding 'er‘ to the word.
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