Correct Answer:
A. cleverer
This question tests knowledge of comparative adjectives. When comparing two things, the comparative form of an adjective is used.
- Cleverer is the correct answer. For most one-syllable and some two-syllable adjectives like 'clever', the comparative form is created by adding '-er'.
- Clever (B) is the positive form of the adjective, used when not making a comparison.
- More clever (C) is an alternative comparative form, sometimes used, but 'cleverer' is generally considered more standard and grammatically preferred for 'clever'.
- Most clever (D) is the superlative form, used when comparing three or more items, not just two.
Therefore, 'cleverer' is the most appropriate comparative form in this context.