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    In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Amphan, the more severe cyclone in the Bay of Bengal since the su
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    In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
    Amphan, the more severe cyclone in the Bay of Bengal since the super cyclone of 1999, made landfall in the afternoon on Wednesday.

    A.

    since the super cyclone

    B.

    the more severe cyclone

    C.

    in the afternoon

    D.

    made landfall

    Correct option is B

    Option (b) contains an error.
    Explanation: "The more severe" is a comparative degree used when comparing two entities. However, the sentence refers to the most severe cyclone since a specific time, hence the superlative form "the most severe" should be used.
    Grammatical rule used:
    When comparing more than two items, use the superlative degree of adjectives.
    Example:
    Incorrect – She is the more talented of the three sisters.
    Correct – She is the most talented of the three sisters.
    Information Booster: Use "more" for comparisons between two, and "most" for comparisons involving three or more.

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