Question

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:

He is senior than me in age.

• A. more senior than me
• B. senior to me by age
• C. senior to me in age
• D. elder to me

Answer 1

Answer:

C. senior to me in age

This question tests the correct usage of comparative adjectives derived from Latin and the appropriate prepositions that accompany them.

1. The Rule for Latin Adjectives: Certain adjectives ending in -ior (such as senior, junior, superior, inferior, prior, and preferable) are derived from Latin. Unlike standard English comparative adjectives that take the conjunction than (e.g., taller than, older than), these Latin comparatives strictly require the preposition to.

   • Incorrect: senior than me

   • Correct: senior to me

2. Choosing the Right Contextual Phrase: The phrase "in age" is perfectly idiomatic to specify the exact domain of seniority. While "senior to me" implies age by default, retaining the original sentence's specification makes "senior to me in age" the most direct and accurate replacement.