Based on the given statements, select the appropriate option with respect to grammar and usage. Statements: (i) The height of Mr. X is 6 feet. (ii) The height of Mr. Y is 5 feet. A. Mr. X is longer than Mr. Y B. Mr. X is more elongated than Mr. Y C. Mr. X is taller than Mr. Y D. Mr. X is lengthier than Mr. Y

GATE 2016 · General Aptitude · Comparative Forms · medium

Answer: C. Mr. X is taller than Mr. Y

1. Determine what is being compared: We are comparing heights of two people. The correct adjective for human height is 'tall', not 'long', 'elongated', or 'lengthy'.
2. Form the correct comparative: Comparative of 'tall' is 'taller'. Since Mr. X (6 ft) > Mr. Y (5 ft), the sentence is: 'Mr. X is taller than Mr. Y.' This matches Option C.