Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
Ashoka was one of the greater king of India.

Correct option is D

The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (d) the greatest kings.
Explanation:
The phrase “one of the” must be followed by a plural noun and superlative degree, not comparative.
· Incorrect: one of the greater king
· "greater" is comparative and "king" is singular – both are incorrect in this context.
· Correct: one of the greatest kings
· "greatest" is the superlative form and "kings" is plural, matching the structure required after "one of the".
Grammatical Rule Used:
After "one of the", always use:
Superlative adjective + plural noun
· Example: He is one of the best players in the world.
Information Booster:
· Comparative (e.g., greater, more beautiful) is used to compare two.
· Superlative (e.g., greatest, most beautiful) is used when comparing more than two or showing the highest degree.
Corrected Sentence:
Ashoka was one of the greatest kings of India.
This correction aligns with both grammar and meaning.