In the following sentence the underlined part contains as error. Alternatives to the underlined part are given as options. Select the correct alternative.
It is very hottest over here.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. hot
Error concept: incorrect use of adjective degree
What is wrong: The phrase “very hottest” is grammatically incorrect because “hottest” is already in the superlative degree, and we do not use “very” with superlatives.
Grammatical concept: When using the superlative degree of adjectives, we should not add “very”. For normal emphasis, the positive degree is used with “very” (e.g., very hot).
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Using “very hottest” is redundant and incorrect. The correct structure for emphasis is “very hot”.
How to correct: Replace “very hottest” with “very hot”
Correct phrase: very hot
Final sentence: It is very hot over here.
Hence, the chosen option is correct