2023 · Q19
Identify the part containing the error in the sentence (if no error, answer is (d)): Jitender was the smartest of the two children in the room
General EnglishGrammar and usage
- AJitender was the smartest
- Bof the two
- Cchildren in the room
- DNo error
Explanation
When comparing exactly two persons, English requires the comparative degree ('smarter'), not the superlative ('smartest'), which is reserved for three or more. The error is in part (a) 'Jitender was the smartest'; it should be 'the smarter of the two'. Parts (b) and (c) contain no error; the fault lies solely in the degree of comparison in part (a).