SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 6

SSC CHSL - 25 May 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q6

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.

She bought the fine cloth in the store. 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. finest.

  • "Fine" is an adjective that can be used to describe something that is of high quality, or that is small in size or degree.
  • "Finest" is the superlative form of "fine," and is used to describe the thing that is of the highest quality or the smallest size or degree among a group of things.

Examples:

  • She bought the finest clothes in the store. (the highest quality cloth)
  • He is a fine musician. (high quality musician)
  • The finest wine at the tasting was a Cabernet Sauvignon. (the highest quality wine)
  • The fine print on the contract was hard to read. (small print)

Thus, the correct sentence would be:

She bought the finest cloth in the store.