Identify the error in the use of adjectives in the sentence:
The conference room was more silent than the library during the late-night session owing to rigorous confidentiality measures in place.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (D) more silent than the library
Concept (Absolute Adjective: More Silent): 'silent' एक absolute-type Adjective है। कोई स्थान या तो silent होता है या नहीं होता, इसलिए उसकी सामान्यतः तुलना 'more silent' से नहीं की जाती। दो स्थानों की ध्वनि-स्थिति की तुलना के लिए 'quiet' का Comparative 'quieter' स्वाभाविक रूप है।
अतः 'more silent than the library' के स्थान पर 'quieter than the library' होगा।
✓ शुद्ध वाक्य: The conference room was quieter than the library during the late-night session owing to rigorous confidentiality measures in place.
Examiner का trap: 'more silent' को सामान्य Comparative मानकर सही समझ लेना ही इसका जाल है।
Concept (Absolute Adjective: More Silent): 'silent' is an absolute-type adjective. A place is either silent or it is not, so it is not normally compared with 'more silent'. To compare the noise levels of two places, 'quiet' and its comparative 'quieter' are the natural choice.
Hence, 'more silent than the library' should be replaced by 'quieter than the library'.
✓ Correct sentence: The conference room was quieter than the library during the late-night session owing to rigorous confidentiality measures in place.
Exam trap: accepting 'more silent' as an ordinary comparative.
Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 27 Sep 2026 · Shift I। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 27 Sep 2026 · Shift I. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.