Select the most appropriate adjective to fill in the blank.
Among the three little cats, the first was __________ and the second was smaller.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. small.
Context: The sentence compares three cats, stating that the first cat has a certain size and the second is smaller. The base form small is used for the first cat, while the comparative smaller is used for the second.
Meaning of the options:
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More small – incorrect, 'smaller' is the proper comparative.
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Small – correct, simple adjective for the first cat.
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Most small – incorrect, should be 'smallest' for superlative.
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Most smallest – grammatically incorrect (double superlative).
Correct word: Small, because it appropriately describes the first cat without using a comparative or superlative.
Final Sentence: Among the three little cats, the first was small and the second was smaller.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.