Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Shakespeare is great than any other English poet.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Option 3)
Key Points
- In the second part of the given sentence, the comparative form 'greater' is correct.
- The superlative form 'greatest' should not be used in place of the comparative form 'greater'
- Example : He held the ruler of the greatest kingdom at his mercy!
Therefore, the correct statement is 'Shakespeare is greater than any other English poet.'
Additional Information
- When comparing one person or thing with all others of the same kind, the comparative form is used with 'than'.
- Example: She is taller than any other girl in her class.
- The superlative form is used to describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more items.
- Example: She is the tallest girl in her class.
The correct statement is 'Shakespeare is greater than any other English poet.'
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