Sentence Correction Solution- Writing: Problem 3

By: Heather Newman, Editor-in-Chief • March 7, 2014

Sentence Correction Solution- Writing:

The error is D) “most.” In this scenario, only two things- the Beatles album and the Rolling Stones album- are being compared. Therefore, the word “more” should be used. The word “most” can only be used in reference to three or more things that are being compared.

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Heather Newman, Editor-in-Chief

Heather Newman, a current senior at Colonia High School, has written for The Declaration for the past three years. While she aspires to endeavor in mathematics in college and beyond, she is particularly content with the tactile sensation of a pen and blank piece of paper. Heather enjoys writing in a multitude of genres in addition to journalism, and has recently developed an affinity for poetry. In 2013, she received Gold and Silver Keys from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and was published in A Celebration of Poets. Aside from the language arts, Heather’s extracurricular passions include the Math Challenge Club, Science Research, Interact Club, swimming, and tennis.