Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Alice is the same age _____ David. [Intermediate]

• A. with
• B. like
• C. as
• D. by

Answer 1

The correct option is C as

The given sentence indicates that the age of Alice and David is the same. In other words, Alice and David have aged to the same degree. Thus, the answer must mean 'to the same degree'.

Option A is incorrect. 'with' means 'accompanying'. Thus, it does not have the required meaning.

Option B is incorrect. 'like' means 'in the same manner'. Thus, it does not have the required meaning.

Option C is correct. 'as' means 'to the same degree'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.

Option D is incorrect. 'by' means 'through the action of'. Thus, it does not have the required meaning.