GATE2016 EC-2: GA-1

Question

Based on the given statements, select the appropriate option with respect to grammar and usage.

Statements

(i) The height of Mr. $X$ is $6$ feet.

(ii) The height of Mr. $Y$ is $5$ feet.

• A. Mr. $X$ is longer than Mr. $Y$.
• B. Mr. $X$ is more elongated than Mr. $Y$.
• C. Mr. $X$ is taller than Mr. $Y$.
• D. Mr. $X$ is lengthier than Mr. $Y$.

Comments

Why not longer ?? Is correct

Answer 1

taller. comparative form of tall: more tall.

Taller definition, having a relatively great height; of more than average stature: a tall woman; tall grass.

Mr. X is taller than Mr. Y. So option C is correct.

Answer 2

Option C. That is too obivious and we use it sometime in our vocab too, right ? -_-