DIRECTIONS for the question: In the given sentence words or phrases have been underlined. Identify the part that is grammatically incorrect.
We have no choice but to appoint Mary; she is the best of the two candidates, and there is no prospect of finding more applicants. No error
A)
but
B)
Mary;
C)
the best
D)
is no prospect
E)
No error
C
The sentence talks about two people therefore “better� will come instead of best, as superlative is used for more than two subjects and comparative is used for only two subjects.