Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Always keep in mind leaner bodies need more calories than fattest ones.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. fatter.
Error concept: Incorrect adjective form.
What is wrong: The word “fattest” is in the superlative form, which is incorrect in this comparative context.
Grammatical concept:
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When comparing two types of bodies (leaner vs. heavier), use the comparative adjective form (fatter), not the superlative.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Using “fattest” implies a comparison among the entire population, not between leaner and heavier bodies.
How to correct: Replace “fattest” with “fatter.”
Correct phrase/ correction: fatter
Final sentence: Always keep in mind leaner bodies need more calories than fatter ones.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.