Most vs More

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<p>In many respects Anna and Emma are very similar characters, but Emma has the most spirit and determination.</p>

<p>I chose the most spirit because when you are comparing two things you are meant to use more rather than most. The correct answer is in many respects.</p>

<p>Can someone explain most vs more to me as well as why a is the error?</p>

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<p>From my point of view, your answer is correct because the comparison here is between only two persons.</p>

<p>Btw from where did you get this question?</p>

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<p>This is obviously a very poorly constructed question.
On the real SAT, you would have been correct. Since TWO people are being compared, you are supposed to use ‘more’. </p>

<p>Just another reason why it is best to practice with questions written by the CollegeBoard. So you won’t be confused on the real test.</p>

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<p>This was from the BB lol…</p>

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<p>2 people compared: more</p>

<p>it should read “…Emma has MORE spirit and determination”</p>

<p>If it were more than 2 people: most</p>

<p>In many respects Emma, Anna, and Janice are very similar characters, but Emma has the most spirit and determination.</p>

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<p>A is not the error. You read the answer key incorrectly. The error is at D. First, most is not appropriate here, for reasons already outlined. Second, I read the answer key correctly.</p>