Choose the best option to fill in the blanks.
This is _____ biryani I have had in a year. It is almost _____ the one from Nizam's House in Hyderabad.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer: the best, as good as
Explanation:
• First blank: The phrase "in a year" indicates a comparison among all the biryanis eaten throughout an entire time period. Therefore, the superlative degree of comparison is required, preceded by the definite article 'the' (i.e., the best).
• Second blank: To express equality or equivalence between two things, the correlative conjunction structure 'as + positive adjective + as' is used (i.e., as good as).
Quick Tip: Words like "gooder" do not exist in English. The degrees of comparison for 'good' are good (positive), better (comparative), and best (superlative).