SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 15

SSC CGL - 21 April 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q15

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no
improvement is needed, select 'No improvement'.

You are so far the bright student in the class.
 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. by far the brightest.

  • The underlined part of the sentence is erroneous.
  • The given sentence requires a superlative adjective since the subject is being compared to a group of objects.
  • Therefore, instead of 'bright', we should be using 'brightest'.

The correct sentence is:

You are so far the brightest student in the class.