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प्रश्न
Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.
पर्याय
Aditi is more carefuller than Mary.
Aditi is more careful than Mary.
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उत्तर
Aditi is more careful than Mary.
Explanation:
The rule for choosing the right form of the adjective is that if the word has two syllables (careful has two), the comparative form is created by adding 'more' before the word.
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