Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The mango is the_________ fruit.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. sweetest.
- The word 'sweetest' is the superlative form of 'sweet'.
- The superlative degree is used when comparing one thing with all others in a category.
- The definite article 'the' is used before superlative adjectives (e.g., 'the best,' 'the tallest,' 'the sweetest').
- Since 'the' is present, the adjective must be in the superlative form.
Hence, the correct sentence is:- The mango is the sweetest fruit.
(The sentence implies that mangoes are considered the sweetest among all fruits.)