Spot the error.China products and goods are inferior than those of Japan, so the customers prefer the latter.
Correct answer: B. Than
- A. And
- B. Than
- C. So
- D. Prefer
Explanation
The use of "than" is incorrect here. The correct comparative form is "inferior to" rather than "inferior than." The sentence should use "inferior to" to compare the quality of products.
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