Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: bigger than any city
Explanation:
Given data
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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