Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
Tarika dances swiftest than others and misses all the steps.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3, i.e., Swifter.
Error Concept: Comparative degree with “than”
Grammar Explanation: When comparing two things with “than” you need the comparative form of the adjective Swift becomes Swifter for comparisons The sentence says “than others” which clearly sets up a comparison so the correct form is Swifter not Swiftly
Correction: Tarika dances swifter than others and misses all the steps
Final Sentence: Tarika dances swifter than others and misses all the steps
Conclusion: The correct option is Swifter