Question

Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank from the options given.
Venus is the _________ planet to the Earth.

• A. most close
• B. closer
• C. closest
• D. closing

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

closest

The positive, comparative and superlative forms of the word close are close, closer and closest respectively. Since Venus is right next to earth hence the superlative form of 'close' i.e 'closest' shall be used since it indicates maximum effect of the given word. Hence, C. closest is the correct answer.

Since we are not just comparing two things, option B, or the comparative form can be rejected. Most close isn't the correct superlative form and closing doesn't fit in the sentence in a proper manner. Hence, options A. and D. can also be omitted.

The correct sentence is:

Venus is the closest planet to the Earth.