Although Moly is younger than her sister, Moly (is the tallest of the) two. (The bracketed portion of each question may contain some error. Identify the option that best replaces the bracketed portion. If there is no error then choose option E) ?

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is the taller of the

has been the taller of the

is the tall of the

📂 Pin Point Error 🎓 Titas Gas Co.Ltd - Deputy Asst. Engineer - 18.02.2011 📚 English Grammar (ইংরেজি গ্রামার) 🏛️ Oil & Gas Co. Ltd

Explanation

In the sentence "Although Moly is younger than her sister, Moly (is the tallest of the) two," the bracketed portion is intended to compare Moly's height to her sister's. The phrase "is the tallest of the" is grammatically incorrect in this context. Instead, "is the taller of the" is the correct phrase to use when making a direct comparison between two individuals.

Here's why option B, "is the taller of the," is correct:

1. Comparison Between Two: When comparing two items or individuals, we use the comparative form of the adjective. The comparative form of "tall" is "taller."

2. Clarity and Structure: "Is the taller of the two" clearly indicates that Moly is taller than her sister in a straightforward manner, adhering to proper comparative structure.

3. Elimination of Redundancy: The phrase "the tallest" is typically used when referring to more than two entities, while "the taller" indicates a direct comparison between two, which suits this context perfectly.

Options A, C, and D contain errors either in grammar or in the form of the adjective. Hence, option B is both grammatically correct and contextually appropriate.

Although Moly is younger than her sister, Moly (is the tallest of the) two. (The bracketed portion of each question may contain some error. Identify the option that best replaces the bracketed portion. If there is no error then choose option E) ?

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