Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Personally, Ramesh was ____________ to his villagers than his elder brother.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. more helpful.
Context: The sentence compares Ramesh’s helpfulness to that of his elder brother, so the comparative form 'more helpful' is appropriate.
Meaning of the words:
Most helpful: Superlative form, used when comparing more than two entities.
More helpful: Comparative form, used when comparing two entities.
Helped: Past tense of help; does not fit grammatically here.
Helpfuller: Incorrect spelling and form.
Correct word: More helpful
Reason: Since the comparison is between Ramesh and his elder brother (two entities), the comparative form 'more helpful' is grammatically correct. 'Most helpful' is used for three or more entities, and 'helpfuller' is not a correct word.
Final Sentence: Personally, Ramesh was more helpful to his villagers than his elder brother.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.