Question

Choose the correct sentence.

• A. He is superior than his brother in mathematics.
• B. He is superior to his brother in mathematics.
• C. He is superior over his brother in mathematics.
• D. He is superior from his brother in mathematics.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. He is superior to his brother in mathematics.

Correct Answer: B) He is superior to his brother in mathematics.

Explanation:

• The adjective superior is followed by the preposition to, not than, over, or from.

• Although superior expresses comparison, it does not take than.

• The sentence means that he is better than his brother in mathematics.

These adjectives take to, not than:

• Superior to

• Inferior to

• Senior to

• Junior to

• Preferable to

Example: She is senior to me.