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Question
Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.
Options
I have the wonderfullest of mother in the world.
I have the most wonderful mother in the world.
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Solution
I have the most wonderful mother in the world.
Explanation:
The rule for choosing the right form of the adjective is that if the word has more than two syllables (wonderful has three), the comparative form is created by adding 'most‘ before the word.
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