Question

Original: "Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful monuments in India."
Which is the CORRECT comparative form?

• A. Taj Mahal is more beautiful than most other monuments in India.
• B. Taj Mahal is more beautiful than any other monument in India.
• C. Taj Mahal is more beautiful than all other monuments in India.
• D. Taj Mahal is more beautiful than every other monument in India.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Taj Mahal is more beautiful than most other monuments in India.

• "One of the most" implies Taj Mahal is in the top group, not necessarily the single best. "Most other" correctly indicates it's superior to the majority but allows for some equally beautiful monuments.

• Why others are wrong:

  • (b) "any other": This would mean Taj Mahal is the most beautiful (Type 1), contradicting "one of."

  • (c) "all other": Same as (b) - implies it's better than every single one.

  • (d) "every other": Same error - suggests absolute superiority.