Question

In the following sentence the underlined part contains an error. Alternatives to the underlined part are given as options. Select the correct alternative.

All in all, he had the more splendid collection of antique paintings ever.

• A. most splendid
• B. more splendider
• C. splendid
• D. splendidest

Answer 1

Answer:

A. most splendid

• The sentence uses the phrase "ever," which implies a comparison among all things of that kind. When comparing more than two things, we must use the superlative degree. Positive: Splendid Comparative: More splendid (used for two items) Superlative: Most splendid (used for three or more)