Question

Given: "Shakespeare is one of the greatest playwrights in history.

" Which is the CORRECT positive form?

• A. Very few playwrights in history are as great as Shakespeare.
• B. No other playwright in history is as great as Shakespeare.
• C. Most playwrights in history are not as great as Shakespeare.
• D. Shakespeare is as great as any playwright in history.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Very few playwrights in history are as great as Shakespeare.

• "One of the greatest" means Shakespeare is among a small elite group. "Very few... as great as" correctly indicates only a small number equal his greatness.

• Why others are wrong:

  • (b) "No other... as great": This would mean Shakespeare is the greatest (Type 1).

  • (c) "Most... not as great": This is true but doesn't capture "one of" - it only says he's better than most, not necessarily in an elite group.

  • (d) "as great as any": This means he equals the best, implying he's the best, not "one of."