More easier vs. easier

[Ketha]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #45 "Basic English Expressions", question 5

My old job was ......... than this one.

(a) more easier
(b) easiest
(c) most easy
(d) easier

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #45 "Basic English Expressions", answer 5

My old job was easier than this one.

Correct answer: (d) easier

Your answer was: incorrect
My old job was more easier than this one.
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why not more easier?

Ketha

[Mister Micawber]

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More easier is redundant and bad grammar. Your choice is between more easy and easier, but common 2-syllable adjectives take the -er form in normal circumstances.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

[Pamela]

In another words easier is already comparative
The following degrees of comparison of the given word
easy-easier-the easiest