SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 18

SSC GD Const (English) - 24 Feb 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q18

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
Rashi solved the problem in just 2 minutes: no doubt, she is the smarter of all.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. she is the smarter of all.

 

The error occurs because "smarter" is the comparative form, used to compare two things or people (e.g., "She is smarter than him").

However, in this sentence, Rashi is being compared to all others in a group, which requires the superlative form ("smartest").

The superlative is used when comparing one individual to three or more others, indicating the highest degree.

Therefore, it should be "she is the smartest of all" since she is being compared to everyone in the group.