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Error spotting (comparatives with superlative set): Identify the erroneous segment (A/B/C) — mark D if there is no error — 'Shanghai is / bigger than any city / of the world / No error.' Ensure logical comparison using 'any other' and correct preposition.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: bigger than any city

Explanation:


Given data

  • (A) Shanghai is
  • (B) bigger than any city
  • (C) of the world


Concept/Approach: Avoid self-comparison
When comparing one member with the set it belongs to, use 'any other' to exclude the subject from the set: 'bigger than any other city'. Also prefer 'in the world' over 'of the world' for membership.


Step-by-step correction
1) Insert 'other': 'bigger than any other city'.2) Adjust preposition: 'in the world'.Correct: 'Shanghai is bigger than any other city in the world.'


Common pitfalls
Omitting 'other' in comparisons; using 'of' where 'in' expresses class membership.


Final Answer
B — Should read 'bigger than any other city in the world'.

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