Easier vs. more easily
Writing for Business
Which is correct?
When a firewall uses static packet inspection, an attacker can get through the filter _______.
a. easier
b. more easily
Answer: b
Explanation:
Easier is an adjective. You could say, for example, that static packet inspection makes the intruder’s task easier, because easier modifies the noun task. The adverb form is more easily. Here, it modifies get through.
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