Spot the error: 'He is the older of the three brothers.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Spot the error: 'He is the older of the three brothers.'

A. the older

B. brothers

C. of the three

D. No error

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

For three, use 'oldest', not 'older'.

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Fill in the blank: The ________ baby couldn't sleep.

A. crying

B. cried

C. cries

D. cry

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Present participle 'crying' as adjective.

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Fill in the blank: He is the ________ of the two brothers.

A. oldest

B. eldest

C. older

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Fill in the blank: 'He is a ________ speaker.'

A. fluenting

B. fluently

C. fluent

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Adjective 'fluent'.

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