Identify the error in the sentence.
This route is most safer than the highway.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Double Comparative: The word "safer" is already the comparative form of the adjective "safe." Adding "most" creates a "double comparative," which is grammatically incorrect and redundant.
Comparative vs. Superlative: Since only two things are being compared (the route and the highway), the comparative form safer should be used alone. "Most" is typically used for the superlative form of longer adjectives (e.g., "most beautiful").
Correct Sentence: This route is safer than the highway.