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Question
Re-write the following sentence according to the instructions given. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct options.
He is as wise as Solomon.
(Use: 'wiser')
Options
Solomon was wiser than he is.
He and Solomon are wiser.
Solomon was the wisest.
Solomon was not wiser than he is.
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Solution
Solomon was not wiser than he is.
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