Older vs. Elder

[Enlearnercn]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #87 "Common English Errors (3)", question 1

......... people like this area a lot.

(a) Elder
(b) Older
(c) The old
(d) More elder

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #87 "Common English Errors (3)", answer 1

Older people like this area a lot.

Correct answer: (b) Older

Your answer was: incorrect
Elder people like this area a lot.
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Dear Sir,

why using Elder is wrong?

Thanks in advance

Enlearnercn

[Linda]

Hello,
People don't normally use 'elder' unless they're talking about close relatives/family members. For example, 'my elder sister.' 'Elder' is used in front of a noun like that.
'Older' is an adjective and is more of a comparison - in that something or someone is older than something or someone else.
I hope that helps.
Linda

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