Identify the error in the sentence.
Of the three runners, he was the faster.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer
faster
Explanation
Rule: Use a comparative degree adjective (e.g., faster) when comparing exactly two people or things. Use a superlative degree adjective (e.g., fastest) when comparing three or more people or things.
Formula: Comparison of 3+ entities → the + Superlative Degree (V3 adjective)
Application: Because the sentence explicitly mentions "three runners," the comparative word "faster" is grammatically incorrect and must be replaced with the superlative form "fastest".