##  [Faulty comparisons: Something’s amiss](/en/quiz/faulty-comparisons-somethings-amiss-eng)

A comparative sentence is a sentence in which a comparison is being made between two or more things. Often in writing—and in speech—this comparison is faulty because it has fallen victim to one of these errors: the comparison is incomplete; the elements being compared are dissimilar; or the comparison is unclear.

See if you can identify whether the comparative sentences below are correct.

1. Émilie worked harder on this assignment.This sentence is correct.

This sentence is incorrect.

2. Roland's new bike is not as heavy as his old one.This sentence is correct.

This sentence is incorrect.

3. Because of the movie based on his novel, Michael Ondaatje's name is better known than many prize-winning authorsThis sentence is correct.

This sentence is incorrect.

4. Mia is friendlier than anyone I know.This sentence is correct.

This sentence is incorrect.

5. Athletes can be just as unhealthy, or even unhealthier, than people who lead sedentary lifestyles.This sentence is correct.

This sentence is incorrect.

6. Which sentence is correct?Dina was so excited that she did a dance around the room.

Dina was so excited when she heard the news.

both

7. Lola spends more money on her dog than Jeremy.This sentence is correct.

This sentence is incorrect.

8. The shingles on the house are as damaged as those on the garage.This sentence is correct.

This sentence is incorrect.