The detective compared the forged signature to the original.

Options

A. the forged signature
B. to the original
C. The detective compared
D. No error

Answer

B

Explanation

Compared to. is used to point out or imply resemblances between objects regarded as essentially of a different order. However, "Compared with is mainly used to point out differences between objects regarded as essentially of the same order. In the given sentence, two signatures(of the same order) are compared. Hence, compared with the original will be answer.