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Question #5304a

Answer 1

See explanation.

Explanation:

Elder is used in 2 cases:

• when talking about family members: ex. Peter is my elder brother.

• it is a more polite word for all people of a certain age. For example you can say : This hospital is for old people, but a more polite way would be: This hospital is for elder people.

Answer 2

The word "older" is an adjective , the comparative form of "old".

The word "elder" is an adjective and a noun :
- the adjective "elder" describes a noun as one or more of a group that is of greater age;
- the noun "elder" is a word for someone of greater age than another; a type of church official; a type of tree,

Explanation:

Example uses:
I have an older model telephone with a cord connecting the receiver,
Which of your daughters is older ?

This is my elder daughter, Susan. (adjective)
Susan is the elder of my two daughters, (noun)