WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. This is the ______ Post Office to my house.

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

Answer options

  1. farthest
  2. next
  3. nearest
  4. closest

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: nearest

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) nearest šŸ“š Explanation: 'Nearest' is the superlative form of 'near' and is used to describe the shortest physical distance between two points. It is the most suitable word when identifying which building is located closest to a specific home. While 'next' refers to the following item in a sequence, 'nearest' focuses strictly on geographical proximity. This choice provides a clear and direct description of the Post Office's location.