Question

In which sentence is the underlined modifier in the comparative degree? Several seaside towns grew quickly. The seaside settlements grew most quickly. Seaside towns grew more quickly than inland towns.

Answer 1

I am guessing that the underlined modifier is "quickly" which is why the third sentence is correct.

"quickly" is the positive form.
"more quickly" is the comparative form
"most quickly" is the superlative form

Answer 2

Answer:

b. Seaside towns grew more quickly than inland towns.

Explanation:

The sentence in which the underlined modifier in the comparative degree