Question

The nephew is________ than his uncle. ( older/ elder)

Answer 1

Answer:

older

Explanation:

We use 'older' when we compare ages.

Answer 2

The nephew is older than his uncle.

Explanation:

• If a sentence like this arises, we need to check which option we can use and compare with the sentence until we get a clear answer.
• Observing the sentence sharply, they are speaking about a comparison of the age.
• Therefore the apt word to fill is 'older' because it matches with the required criteria.
• Hence 'older' is the correct answer.