In the following sentence the underlined part contains an error. Alternatives to the underlined part are given as options.
Select the correct alternative.
Playing ‘hide-n-seek’ is the one of the fond memories of my childhood.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. fondest.
Error Concept: Related to the use of incorrect comparative/superlative degree of the adjective.
What is wrong: The phrase “the one of the fond memories” is incorrect because it attempts to use a base adjective (“fond”) where a superlative is required.
Grammar Concept: When we use the expression “one of the…”, it is typically followed by a superlative adjective (the highest degree of comparison) to indicate a standout from a group.
E.g. “one of the best players,” “one of the greatest movies,” etc.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: “Fond” is a positive degree adjective. But in the phrase “the one of the…”, we are selecting a specific memory as being among the most cherished, so we need the superlative form i.e. “fondest”.
Correction: “Fond” should be replaced with “fondest” to indicate that it is among the most cherished or memorable.
Corrected Phrase: “one of the fondest memories”
Final Sentence: Playing ‘hide-n-seek’ is one of the fondest memories of my childhood.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.