Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
This is the (1) / most easiest question (2) / in the entire (3) / test paper(4).
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer
most easiest question (2)
Explanation
The error is located in part (2) of the sentence due to a double superlative violation.
In English grammar, you cannot use two superlative modifiers at the same time to describe a single noun. The word easy is a single-syllable/two-syllable adjective ending in "-y" that forms its superlative degree by changing the "y" to "i" and adding the suffix -est (becoming easiest).
Because the word "easiest" is already in its maximum superlative form, adding the word "most" in front of it is grammatically redundant and incorrect. The correct sentence should read: This is the easiest question in the entire test paper.
Key Points
The structural rule for short superlative adjectives is The + Adjective + "-est" (e.g., the easiest, the tallest, the smartest).
The word "most" is strictly reserved for longer multi-syllable adjectives (e.g., the most difficult, the most beautiful). Using both "most" and "-est" together creates a double superlative error, which is a common trap on English exam papers.