SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 98

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q98

In the following question, a sentence / a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

From all accounts she is the best and honest student of the class.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. she is the best and most honest student of the class.

  1. Whenever tow adjectives are used we need to keep both adjectives in the same form.
  2. As in the given statement first adjective is in Superlative degree we need to keep the second adjective in the superlative form as well.
  3. As the chosen option follows this rule it will be correct.

The correct sentence will be-

From all accounts she is the best and most honest student of the class.