Multiple choice

Directions: Use an appropriate adjective to fill in the blank.

This is the ___________ temple in the city.

  1. eldest

  2. older

  3. oldest

  4. elder
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Eldest can only be used for related persons, while oldest can be used for any person, place or thing in a group of related or unrelated elements. 'Oldest' is the best option because comparison of this temple is with all the other temples of the city. So superlative degree will be used.

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