Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: 'Between the two applicants, Maria is clearly the _____ candidate for the research grant.'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. more qualified
- Step 1: When comparing exactly two entities, the comparative degree ('more qualified') is required, not the superlative ('most qualified'). Answer: more qualified. Why not the others: Superlative forms ('most qualified', 'most capable') are reserved for comparisons of three or more entities.
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