Select the correct superlative degree of comparison for the given sentence..
The money arrived when I (little) expected it.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The money arrived when I least expected it.
Degree of Comparison Concept: Positive degree is the base form like little comparative is less and superlative is least
Grammatical Explanation: The sentence implies the lowest possible level of expectation so the superlative degree least is correct
Option Analysis: least expected it is correct less expected it is comparative and unfit here little expected it is grammatically awkward expected it changes the meaning
Final Sentence: The money arrived when I least expected it
Conclusion: least is the correct superlative form and fits the sentence appropriately.