Spot the Errors - English (MCQ) for Bank, MBA, CAT, MAT, GMAT, SSC for Q. 26300

Q.  Everybody knows that (1)  / Sonu Nigam is (2)  / the most unique singer (3)  / of this industry.(4)  / No Error (5)
- Published on 17 Jan 17

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5

ANSWER: 3
 
Replace 'the most' with 'a'.

Some adjectives do not admit of comparison because their meaning is already superlative. 'Unique' is one such adjective.

The correct sentence should be: Everybody knows that Sonu Nigam is a unique singer of this industry.

Same applies for the following adjectives
Unique, Excellent, Major, Minor, Maximum, Minimum, Perfect, Complete, Whole, Full, Universal, Impossible, Ideal, Extreme, Entire, Full, Chief

Geometrical Shape - Round, Square, Spherical, Rectangular, Parallel, Triangular
e.g.
Don't say:It is most extreme cold.
Say:It is extreme cold.
Don't say:More parallel / more triangular
Say:Parallel / triangular
Note that the above words already convey superlative sense.

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