## [Faulty comparisons: Something’s not right](/en/quiz/faulty-comparisons-somethings-not-right-eng) A comparative sentence is a sentence in which a comparison is being made between two or more things. All of the sentences below are comparative—and all are faulty. See if you can identify the specific error in each sentence. 1. The teacher spent more time with Maizie than Luca.Comparison is incomplete Comparison does not compare similar items Comparison is illogical Grammatical structure is incorrect Comparison is ambiguous 2. Cyclists can be as dangerous or more dangerous than motorists.Comparison is incomplete Comparison does not compare similar items Comparison is illogical Grammatical structure is incorrect Comparison is ambiguous 3. This flip coffee pot from Naples makes a better coffee than any Italian coffee maker.Comparison is incomplete Comparison does not compare similar items Comparison is illogical Grammatical structure is incorrect Comparison is ambiguous 4. Buying a beautiful timepiece with your inheritance is better than groceries.Comparison is incomplete Comparison does not compare similar items Comparison is illogical Grammatical structure is incorrect Comparison is ambiguous 5. A kiwi has twice as much vitamin C.Comparison is incomplete Comparison does not compare similar items Comparison is illogical Grammatical structure is incorrect Comparison is ambiguous 6. This margarine is just as fattening, or even more fattening, than butter.Comparison is incomplete Comparison does not compare similar items Comparison is illogical Grammatical structure is incorrect Comparison is ambiguous 7. The heels on Janet’s sandals were higher than her dress shoes.Comparison is incomplete Comparison does not compare similar items Comparison is illogical Grammatical structure is incorrect Comparison is ambiguous 8. Mother disciplines Joanie more than Naomi.Comparison is incomplete Comparison does not compare similar items Comparison is illogical Grammatical structure is incorrect Comparison is ambiguous