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

Rhea and Heena are both great dancers, but Rhea is the best.

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  1. but Rhea is one of the best
  2. but Rhea is better
  3. and yet both of are equally good at it 
  4. but Rhea is good

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Option 2 : but Rhea is better
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The correct answer is 'but Rhea is better'.

Key Points

  • The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
  • Here, 'but Rhea is better' should be used instead of 'but Rhea is the best'.
  • In the given sentence two dancers are being compared. In these kinds of cases, we should use a comparative degree.
  • So the use of superlative degree is incorrect.
  • Thus, the correct answer is Option 2.
     

Correct Sentence: Rhea and Heena are both great dancers, but Rhea is better.

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