In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is bolded. Choose the correct alternative that best improves the bolded part.
She is considered the most intelligent of the two architects who designed the sustainable skyscraper project for the new business district.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: the more intelligent of the two
Explanation
• When comparing two persons or things, use the comparative degree rather than the superlative degree.
• In the structure denoting selection between two specific items or people, the standard grammar construction is the + comparative degree + of the two.
• Since only two architects are being compared, the superlative the most intelligent must be replaced with the more intelligent.
Example: Rohan is the taller of the two brothers.