Question

In the following sentence the underlined part contains as error. Alternatives to the underlined part are given as options. Select the correct alternative. The sky appeared to be greyest after the storm.

• A. more grey
• B. greyer
• C. most grey
• D. grey

Answer 1

Answer:

D. grey

In this sentence, the superlative adjective "greyest" is incorrect because of the context of the sentence. Usage of Adjectives: Positive Degree ("grey"): Describes a quality without comparison. Comparative Degree ("greyer"): Compares two things. Superlative Degree ("greyest" or "most grey"): Compares three or more things. Context: The sentence describes the state of the sky after a storm. It is not comparing the sky after this specific storm to the sky after multiple other storms to determine which one was the absolute "greyest." Correct Usage: The simple positive adjective "grey" is the correct choice to describe the appearance of the sky in this context.