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Much faster (comparative) #1 (permalink) Tue Mar 14, 2006 21:49 pm   Much faster (comparative)
 

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ESL/EFL Test #43 "Basic English Grammar", question 10

Driving to work in a car is much ......... than riding a bicycle.

(a) faster
(b) fast
(c) fastest
(d) more faster

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #43 "Basic English Grammar", answer 10

Driving to work in a car is much faster than riding a bicycle.

Correct answer: (a) faster

Your answer was: incorrect
Driving to work in a car is much more faster than riding a bicycle.
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Why can we put much ahead of faster, rather very.
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Comparison #2 (permalink) Wed Mar 15, 2006 8:38 am   Comparison
 

Hi,

Faster is already a comparative form and means more fast and so you don't need to add more to faster.
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