Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
## The reasoning
In English, we have **irregular comparatives** — words that don't follow the normal "-er" or "more" pattern. "Good" is one of the most common.
The rule:
- **Positive**: good
- **Comparative**: better (comparing two things)
- **Superlative**: best (the top among three or more)
Example: "This pen is *good*, but that one is *better*."
You're comparing two items, so you need the comparative form = **better**.
## Why the wrong options tempt you
**A) gooder** — You might think "just add -er like 'taller' or 'faster'," but "good" doesn't follow that pattern. It's irregular.
**B) more good** — This sounds logical (like "more beautiful"), but again, "good" is irregular. We don't say "more good."
**D) best** — This is the *superlative* (for three or more), not comparative. If you're picking the *greatest* among many, you'd use "best."
## Quick takeaway
**Good → Better → Best** — memorize this trio like your phone number; it's irregular, so no "-er" or "more" tricks apply.
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