Question

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

Select the correct alternative.

I want to buy the less expensive bike, but with the best mileage.

• A. least
• B. little
• C. lesser
• D. most less

Answer 1

Answer:

A. least

• Comparative: Less (comparing two things). • Superlative: Least (comparing more than two or choosing the absolute extreme). • The sentence implies finding the one bike with the absolute lowest price out of all options, requiring the superlative "least."