In the following sentence the underlined part contains as error. Alternatives to the underlined part are given as options. Select the correct alternative.
The sky appeared to be even greyest after the storm.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. greyer.
Error is related to / concept: Wrong degree of adjective.
What is wrong: The word 'greyest' is the superlative degree, which is used when comparing more than two things or times. Here, the comparison is only between two times.
Grammatical concept:
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Positive degree: grey — used when there is no comparison.
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Comparative degree: greyer — used when comparing two things/times.
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Superlative degree: greyest — used when comparing more than two.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Since only two time points are compared (before and after the storm), the comparative form greyer is correct.
How to correct: Replace 'greyest' with 'greyer'.
Correct phrase/ correction: greyer
Final sentence: The sky appeared to be even greyer after the storm.