Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Jessica's as tall _____ her mother.

• A. than
• B. like
• C. more
• D. as

Answer 1

The correct option is D as

A positive degree of adjectives is the base form of the adjective or adverb. It does not show comparison. In this sentence, no comparison is being done or the blank needs a positive degree of the adjective which would not show any comparison. In this sentence, there is a blank with a phrase before "as tall". This indicates looking at the same level in the adjective (tall).

Option A: "than" is used as a conjunction or preposition

Option B: "like" is also used a conjunction or preposition which is not needed over here

Option C: "more" is used in case of the comparative degree of adjectives

Option D: Is the correct answer. This adjective shows no such more or less comparison between the two individuals.

Option D is the correct answer.