In the following sentence the underlined part contains as error. Alternatives to the underlined part are given as options. Select the correct alternative.
Their chance of winning is slimmest.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. slim.
Error concept: Incorrect use of superlative adjective.
What is wrong: The word “slimmest” is superlative, but the sentence does not compare their chance with multiple others. A simple adjective is needed.
Grammatical concept:
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Slim – base adjective used to describe a low probability.
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Slimmer / slimmest / most slim – comparative or superlative forms used only when comparing two or more things.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Saying “Their chance of winning is slimmest” is incorrect because there is no comparison implied.
How to correct: Replace “slimmest” with “slim.”
Correct phrase/ correction: slim
Final sentence: Their chance of winning is slim.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.