WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in the blank: He is the _______ of the two brothers.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. tall
  2. taller
  3. tallest
  4. most tall

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: taller

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) taller šŸ“š Explanation: When comparing exactly two people or things, the comparative degree of the adjective must be used. 'Taller' is the comparative form of 'tall'. The superlative degree ('tallest') is only used when comparing three or more entities. Since only two brothers are mentioned, 'taller' is correct.