Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error.
Rama’s scores in the half-yearly examination are best than Raghu’s scores.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. are best than
- The sentence contains a wrongful use of a superlative degree.
- In the given sentence, a comparison has been made between Rama and Raghu's scores, thus, a comparative degree should be used.
- Thus, "best" should be replaced with "better" to make the sentence error-free.
The correct sentence is:
Rama’s scores in the half-yearly examination are better than Raghu’s scores.