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Difficulty: MediumAdjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

Complete the sentence below by filling in the blank with the most grammatically appropriate modifier.

Answer:Of the two architectural proposals submitted for the new auditorium, the review panel considered the first option to be the 【better】 choice.

Answer

The correct response is 'better'.
When comparing exactly two items or choices, standard English grammar requires the comparative form of the adjective ('better') rather than the superlative form ('best').

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the number of items being compared in the sentence context.
Exactly two items ('two architectural proposals') are being evaluated.
The number of items determines whether a comparative or superlative modifier must be used.
2
Apply the rule governing degrees of comparison for adjectives.
Use the comparative degree ('better') when comparing two items.
The superlative degree ('best') is reserved for comparisons among three or more items, whereas comparing precisely two items requires the comparative form.

Key Concept

Comparative vs. Superlative Degree of Adjectives
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Adjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

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