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    Select the option that will improve the highlighted part of the given sentence. You are so far the bright student in the class.
    Question

    Select the option that will improve the highlighted part of the given sentence.
    You are so far the bright student in the class.

    A.

    by so far the brighter

    B.

    No improvement

    C.

    by far the brightest

    D.

    so far most bright

    Correct option is C

    The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (c) by far the brightest.
    Explanation:
    · The original sentence “so far the bright student” is grammatically incorrect due to missing superlative degree and incorrect intensifier.
    · The correct intensifier used with a superlative adjective is “by far”, not “so far.”
    · The adjective "bright" must be in the superlative form: bright → brighter → brightest
    Correct sentence:
    You are by far the brightest student in the class.
    Grammatical Rule Used:
    · With superlatives, use determiners like “the” and intensifiers like “by far” to emphasize the highest degree.
    Example:
    · She is by far the best player in the team.
    Grammar Booster:
    Avoid using “so far” with adjectives like “bright” in superlative constructions.
    Use “by far” + “the + superlative adjective” to show a significant degree.

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