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Choose the option that fills the blank with the most suitable word:


Hilda was _____ from home so her friends dropped her off first. [Advanced]

A
far
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B
farther
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C
farthest
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D
as far as
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Solution

The correct option is C farthest
The given sentence is an example of the adverb of superlative degree. Superlative form of an adverb is used to show something has performed an action to the greatest or least degree. 'Far' is an adverb of positive degree. 'Farther' is an adverb of comparative degree. 'Farthest' is an adverb of superlative degree. 'As' is used as an adverb for referring to what someone or something does or how they appear.
Thus, option C is the correct answer amongst all the options.

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