Question

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

Luke was asked to get the milk since he was _____ the fridge. [Advanced]

• A. near
• B. nearest
• C. nearer
• D. as near as

Answer 1

The correct option is B nearest

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. 'Near' is an adverb of positive degree. 'Nearer' is an adverb of comparative degree. 'Nearest' 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 B is the correct answer. The sentence would become - Luke was asked to get the milk since he was nearest the fridge.