The new manager handles high-pressure situations much ________ than his predecessor.

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A calmly
B more calmly
C most calmly
D calmer

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Answer: B. more calmly

Explanation: B) more calmly is correct because the comparative adverbial form is needed to compare the actions of two distinct people ("the new manager" and "his predecessor").

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The new manager handles high-pressure situations much ________ than his predecessor.

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