Select the sentence with the most appropriate superlative degree.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. She is the most talented musician in the orchestra.
Context: We need a sentence that correctly expresses the superlative degree of the adjective 'talented'.
Meaning of the words:
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Talentedest → Incorrect, as 'talented' does not form a superlative with “-est”.
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Talent of all musicians → Grammatically wrong, not a superlative construction.
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Most talented → Correct superlative form for adjectives with more than two syllables.
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More talented → Comparative degree, not superlative.
Correct word: Most talented
Reason: The adjective 'talented' is polysyllabic, so its superlative form is made with 'most' instead of “-est”.
Final Sentence: She is the most talented musician in the orchestra.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.