Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives
Intriguingly, those who (1)_____ the psychobiotic diet reported they felt less stressed compared (2)_____ those who followed the control diet. There was also a direct correlation between how strictly (3)_____ followed the diet and their perceived stress levels, with those who (4)_____ more psychobiotic foods during the four-week period reporting the (5)_____ reduction in perceived stress levels.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: greatest
Option 2: greater
Option 3: greatly
Option 4: great
Correct Answer: greatest
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
The phrase, the greatest reduction indicates that among the participants, those who consumed more psychobiotic foods reported the most significant reduction in perceived stress levels. Greatest is the superlative form of great, emphasising the highest degree of reduction, making it the most suitable choice among the given options.
Therefore, the correct answer is, greatest.
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