Superlative-Degree competitive exams
50 questions · One Paper
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Question 1 of 50
Choose the correct superlative sentence describing the ultimate/highest possible degree using 'supreme'.
Explanation'Supreme' already conveys the highest degree and should not be combined with 'most' or an '-est' suffix.
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Question 2 of 50
Choose the correctly structured superlative sentence for the least favorable outcome.
Explanation'The worst' is the correct irregular superlative form of 'bad', correctly preceded by 'the'.
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Question 3 of 50
Choose the correct elliptical (implied comparison) superlative structure using 'possible'.
Explanation'The best possible' is a correct superlative structure emphasizing the highest degree among all conceivable options.
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Question 4 of 50
Identify the error: 'This is the most tallest building in the city.'
ExplanationUsing both 'most' and '-est' together ('most tallest') is a double superlative error; only one superlative marker should be used.
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Question 5 of 50
Choose the correct superlative form of 'tall'.
ExplanationOne-syllable adjectives form the superlative by adding '-est' with 'the': the tallest.
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Question 6 of 50
Choose the correct superlative sentence with the correct preposition for a group of individuals being compared.
Explanation'Of' is used with the superlative when comparing among a group of individuals/items (of all the singers).
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Question 7 of 50
Choose the correct superlative form of the adverb 'badly'.
Explanation'Badly' has the irregular superlative 'worst'.
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Question 8 of 50
Choose the correct superlative form of the adverb 'carefully'.
ExplanationAdverbs ending in '-ly' form the superlative with 'most', not a suffix.
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Question 9 of 50
Choose the correct superlative sentence describing the most recent event using 'latest'.
Explanation'The latest' (meaning 'most recent') is the correct superlative form, requiring the definite article.
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Question 10 of 50
Choose the correct superlative sentence describing the highest-ranking achievement.
Explanation'The greatest' is the correct superlative form of 'great', requiring the definite article.
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Question 11 of 50
Choose the correct superlative form of the adverb 'well'.
Explanation'Well' (adverb form of 'good') has the irregular superlative 'best'.
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Question 12 of 50
Identify the error: 'She is the most smartest girl in the class.'
Explanation'Most smartest' incorrectly combines two superlative markers; the correct form is simply 'smartest'.
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Question 13 of 50
Distinguish 'latest' and 'last' in: 'This is his _______ novel (most recent, implying more may follow)' vs. 'This was his _______ novel (final, he wrote no more).'
Explanation'Latest' implies 'most recent so far' (with more possibly to come), while 'last' implies 'final' (no more will follow) — a nuanced CSS-level distinction.
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Question 14 of 50
Identify the error: 'She is the taller of the three sisters.'
ExplanationWhen comparing more than two items, the superlative degree (not the comparative) must be used.
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Question 15 of 50
Choose the correct superlative sentence expressing an extreme, almost exaggerated degree using 'the tiniest bit'.
Explanation'The tiniest bit' is an idiomatic superlative expression emphasizing an extremely small (here, negated/zero) amount.
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Question 16 of 50
Choose the correct superlative structure used in a formal/legal context: 'utmost'.
Explanation'Utmost' is already a superlative form (meaning 'greatest possible') and should not be combined with other superlative markers.
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Question 17 of 50
Choose the correct superlative form of 'little' (quantity, uncountable).
Explanation'Little' (quantity) is irregular: little – less – least.
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Question 18 of 50
Choose the correct superlative sentence with a possessive determiner replacing 'the'.
ExplanationA possessive determiner ('his') can replace the definite article 'the' before a superlative adjective: 'his finest hour'.
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Question 19 of 50
Choose the correct superlative sentence using 'the very' for extra emphasis.
Explanation'The very best' is a correct, emphatic superlative structure.
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Question 20 of 50
Choose the correct superlative structure for expressing the least amount using an uncountable noun.
Explanation'The least' is used with uncountable nouns (like 'effort') to express the smallest quantity in a superlative sense.
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Question 21 of 50
Choose the correct superlative structure emphasizing the absolute minimum requirement: 'the bare minimum'.
Explanation'The bare minimum' is a fixed idiomatic expression functioning with superlative-like force, meaning the absolute least required.
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Question 22 of 50
Choose the correct superlative sentence: 'Of all the runners, she finished _______.'
Explanation'Fast' (one syllable, same form as adjective/adverb) forms the superlative by adding '-est'.
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Question 23 of 50
Identify the error: 'He made the least mistakes in the entire team.'
Explanation'Fewest' (not 'least') is correctly used with countable plural nouns like 'mistakes'.
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Question 24 of 50
Choose the correct superlative form of 'far' (physical distance).
Explanation'Far' (physical distance) is irregular: far – farther – farthest.
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Question 25 of 50
Convert into the superlative degree: 'No other metal is as precious as gold.'
ExplanationThe positive degree ('no other...as...as') converts to the superlative: 'the most precious' + noun.
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Question 26 of 50
Choose the correct superlative form of 'good'.
Explanation'Good' is irregular: good – better – best.
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Question 27 of 50
Choose the correct superlative structure describing the highest point/position using 'topmost' or 'uppermost'.
Explanation'Uppermost' is already a superlative form (from an old comparative + '-most' pattern) and should not take additional superlative markers.
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Question 28 of 50
Choose the correct superlative form of 'bad'.
Explanation'Bad' is irregular: bad – worse – worst.
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Question 29 of 50
Choose the correct superlative structure using 'one of the' + superlative + plural noun.
Explanation'One of the + superlative + plural noun' is the correct structure, requiring a plural noun after the superlative adjective.
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Question 30 of 50
Choose the correct superlative form of 'far' (abstract/figurative extent).
Explanation'Far' (figurative/abstract) is irregular: far – further – furthest.
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Question 31 of 50
Convert into the superlative degree: 'Very few students are as hardworking as Ali.'
Explanation'Very few...are as...as' in the positive degree corresponds to 'one of the most...' in the superlative degree.
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Question 32 of 50
Choose the correct superlative form of 'beautiful'.
ExplanationAdjectives with three or more syllables form the superlative with 'the most'.
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Question 33 of 50
Choose the correct superlative sentence: 'This restaurant offers _______ variety of dishes in the area.'
Explanation'The widest' is the correct superlative form of 'wide', requiring the definite article.
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Question 34 of 50
Choose the correct superlative form of 'happy'.
ExplanationTwo-syllable adjectives ending in a consonant + 'y' change 'y' to 'i' and add '-est': happy → happiest.
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Question 35 of 50
Choose the correct superlative sentence: 'This is _______ interesting book in the entire library.'
Explanation'The most interesting' is the correct superlative structure for a multi-syllable adjective.
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Question 36 of 50
Choose the correct superlative sentence with the plural structure 'the...est of the...': 'She is _______ of the three sisters.'
ExplanationEven when comparing exactly three (more than two) items, the superlative ('the tallest'), not the comparative, is correctly used.
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Question 37 of 50
Choose the correct superlative structure for expressing the smallest number using a countable plural noun.
Explanation'The fewest' is used with countable plural nouns (like 'mistakes') to express the smallest number in a superlative sense.
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Question 38 of 50
Choose the correct superlative sentence: 'Everest is _______ mountain in the world.'
Explanation'The highest' is the correct superlative form of 'high', requiring the definite article.
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Question 39 of 50
Choose the correct superlative structure: 'This is _______ book I have ever read.'
ExplanationThe definite article 'the' is required before the superlative form: 'the best'.
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Question 40 of 50
Choose the correct superlative structure using 'foremost' to express leading importance.
Explanation'Foremost' is already a superlative form and should not be combined with 'most' or other superlative markers.
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Question 41 of 50
Choose the correct superlative sentence with the correct preposition for a place/group.
Explanation'In' is used with the superlative when referring to a place or group as a whole (in the class).
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Question 42 of 50
Choose the correct superlative form of 'narrow' (two syllables, can go either way).
Explanation'Narrow' (like several two-syllable adjectives) can form its superlative either with '-est' or 'most', both being grammatically acceptable.
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Question 43 of 50
Choose the correct superlative form of 'many/much'.
Explanation'Many/much' is irregular: many/much – more – most.
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Question 44 of 50
Choose the correct superlative sentence: 'This is _______ moment of my life.'
ExplanationThe definite article 'the' correctly precedes the superlative form 'happiest'.
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Question 45 of 50
Convert into the superlative degree: 'This car is more expensive than any other car in the showroom.'
ExplanationThe comparative ('more...than any other') converts to the superlative: 'the most expensive' + noun + place.
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Question 46 of 50
Convert into the superlative degree: 'Ahmed is taller than every other boy in the class.'
ExplanationThe comparative ('taller than every other') converts to the superlative: 'the tallest' + noun + 'in' + place/group.
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Question 47 of 50
Choose the correctly structured superlative sentence with 'by far' for emphasis.
Explanation'By far' is correctly placed before 'the' + superlative to add strong emphasis.
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Question 48 of 50
Identify the error: 'This is best solution to the problem.'
ExplanationThe definite article 'the' must precede the superlative adjective 'best'.
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Question 49 of 50
Identify the error: 'She is one of the most talented singer in the industry.'
ExplanationThe structure 'one of the + superlative + noun' requires a plural noun, since it implies the subject is among several others sharing the quality.
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Question 50 of 50
Choose the correct superlative sentence: 'This was _______ decision he ever made.'
Explanation'The worst' is the correct irregular superlative form of 'bad', requiring the definite article.
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