The young gymnast performed her routine far more gracefully than ________ in her age category.

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A anyone
B any other gymnast
C all gymnasts
D other gymnast

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Answer: B. any other gymnast

Answer: B) any other gymnast
Explanation: When comparing a specific person to a group they belong to using a comparative adjective (far more gracefully), you must exclude that person from the rest of the group by using the word other. Omitting it creates a logical error where she is compared to herself.

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The young gymnast performed her routine far more gracefully than ________ in her age category.

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