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Difficulty: MediumAdjective and Adverb Usage

In the sentence, 'Of the two scientific models presented at the conference, the first one is the most comprehensive,' the underlined word 'most' is used correctly.

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The statement is false because the comparative modifier 'more' should be used instead of the superlative 'most' when comparing exactly two items.
The statement is false because the sentence compares exactly two scientific models, which requires the comparative modifier 'more' rather than the superlative modifier 'most'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Count the number of items being compared in the sentence.
The phrase 'Of the two scientific models' specifies that exactly two models are being compared.
Determining the number of items is necessary to select either the comparative or superlative form.
2
Apply the rule for comparing two items versus three or more items.
Comparisons between exactly two items require the comparative form ('more'). Comparisons involving three or more items require the superlative form ('most').
This is a standard grammatical convention tested on the ACT English exam.
3
Evaluate the underlined word in the sentence based on the rule.
The sentence incorrectly uses the superlative 'most' instead of the comparative 'more'. Thus, the sentence is incorrect and the statement is false.
The corrected sentence must read: 'the first one is the more comprehensive.'

Key Concept

Comparative versus Superlative Modifiers
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Adjective and Adverb Usage

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