Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Paul studies his lessons the most carefully ____ all the students in class.

• A. than
• B. from
• C. as
• D. of

Answer 1

The correct option is D of

In the sentence, 'most carefully' is in the superlative degree. Thus, the answer must be an preposition that indicates the superlative degree and must compare multiple objects. Further,it must mean 'containing all the members in a group or class'.

Option A is incorrect. 'than' is used for comparing two objects and usually used with a comparative degree.

Option B is incorrect. 'from' means 'having a starting point in or at'. Thus, it is the incorrect answer.

Option C is incorrect. 'as' means 'to the same degree' and is generally used with positive degree. Thus, it is the incorrect answer.

Option D is correct. 'of' means 'containing all the members in a group or class' and is used to compare multiple objects to one in a superlative degree.