Choose the correct adjective: 'That was a ________ mistake.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct adjective: 'That was a ________ mistake.'

A. costly

B. costed

C. costingly

D. cost

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Costly' is an adjective meaning expensive.

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Question #1

Fill in the blank: 'I need ________ sugar for the cake.'

A. many

B. a few

C. a little

D. few

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Sugar' uncountable, 'a little' means some.

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Question #2

Identify the error: 'He is a best friend of mine.'

A. mine

B. He

C. a best

D. friend

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Use 'the best' (superlative) or 'a very good' but not 'a best'. 'A best friend' is sometimes used informally, but formally 'best' needs 'the'.

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Question #3

Fill in the blank: 'My brother is ________ than me.'

A. older

B. old

C. eldest

D. elder

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Older' is used for age comparison; 'elder' is mostly attributive and for family relation.

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