Question

The comparative ending -er is.

A. a prefix
B. a combining form
C. an inflection
D. a verbal

Answer 1

Your answer is C) an inflection. (an inflection means 'the typical change in the form of a word {typically the ending} to express a grammatical function such as person, tense, or number.

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Answer 2

C. An inflection.

Step-by-step explanation:

An "inflection" is defined as a change in the form of a word to express a gramatical function.

The comparative ending -er is used to change the last syllable of a word with the intent of having represent comparison (i.e. cleaner, better, stronger). Since this is a change in form, it is fair to say the comparative ending is an inflection.