Question

Medieval paintings differ from Renaissance paintings in that the former have more gold paint than the latter.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. that of the latter
• C. those of the latter
• D. the latter paintings

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

NO CHANGE

Comparison of adjectives means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more words or ideas are of equal importance. In the given sentence, the paintings of two different eras are compared. Words of comparison should not only have the same structure but also tense. Thus, option A is the correct answer per rule as the given sentence is grammatically correct.