Select the most appropriate degree of comparison to fill in the blank.
Hunny is _____ person in his family.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. the tallest.
Context: The sentence is comparing Hunny with all members of his family.
Meaning of the words:
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More taller – incorrect, because taller itself shows comparison; more is unnecessary.
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Tall – simple adjective, does not show comparison.
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Taller – comparative degree, used for comparing two persons only.
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The tallest – superlative degree, used when comparing one with the whole group.
Correct word: The right word is the tallest, because Hunny is being compared with everyone in his family.
Reason: Superlative degree (the tallest) is used when someone is the most in a group.
Final Sentence: Hunny is the tallest person in his family.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.