Question

Which of the phrase given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given in underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
The impact of the composite bow on warfare was equal to the crossbow of medieval times.

• A. was equal to of the
• B. is equal to the
• C. is equal to that
• D. was equal to that of the
• E. No correction required

Answer 1

The correct option is D was equal to that of the

When two attributes are compared to each other, 'that of' is used for the implementation of this attribute.
E.g. Whether Shimla is good as compared to that of Agra.