Select the appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted word in the following sentence to make it grammatically correct.
Meerut is farthest from Delhi.

Correct option is A

The correct substitution of the highlighted word is ‘far’ to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
Explanation:
· The word ‘farthest’ is the superlative form of ‘far’, used to compare distances among three or more places.
· However, when no comparison is needed, the base form ‘far’ is sufficient.
· The correct sentence should be: “Meerut is far from Delhi.”
Grammatical Rule Used:
· Comparative degree: Used when comparing two entities (e.g., "Meerut is farther than Noida.")
· Superlative degree: Used when comparing three or more entities (e.g., "Meerut is the farthest city from here.")
· Avoid double comparatives and superlatives (e.g., "most farthest" is incorrect because "farthest" is already a superlative).
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
· More farther – Incorrect because "farther" is already a comparative degree; "more" is unnecessary.
· Most farthest – Incorrect as "farthest" is already in the superlative form; adding "most" makes it redundant.
· Farther – Incorrect because "farther" is comparative and is used when comparing two places, but the sentence does not indicate a direct comparison.
✅ Correct sentence: Meerut is far from Delhi.