Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
Prince Charles became a youngest heir to the throne at the age of seven.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. the youngest heir to the throne.
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The phrase "the youngest heir to the throne" is the most appropriate option.
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Because it correctly uses the definite article "the" before the Superlative degree "youngest".
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Also, "the" should be used before "throne" to refer to a specific throne.
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The correct sentence will be: Prince Charles became the youngest heir to the throne at the age of seven.