Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the bold part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (A), or (C) is better than the underlined part, indicate your esponse one the Answer Sheet against the corresponding latter (A, (B) or (C). If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (D) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (D)

She was the oldest of the two sisters.

  1. older of the two sisters.

  2. oldest between the two sisters.

  3. Older than her sister

  4. No improvement.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

When comparing two people or things, the comparative degree ('older') should be used instead of the superlative degree ('oldest'). Therefore, 'older of the two sisters' is the correct form.

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