Multiple choice

Directions: Correct the error (if any) for the underlined part of the following sentence. If there is no error then choose option 4.

The cheetah can run faster than the gazelle; it is the speediest of the two.

  1. the most speedier

  2. more speedy

  3. the speedier

  4. no improvement needed
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Error of verb usage. Superlative degree of the verb is used only while comparing more than two nouns. In case of comparison of two nouns, comparative degree of the verb is used. So, 'speediest' should be changed to 'speedier'.

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