Which of the following sentences is correct?

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Letra C

She is the kindest person. 

comparativo você compara uma coisa com outra ! a E não compara nada

The correct answer is C) She is the kindest person.

Here's why:

  1. Adjective Type: The adjective is "kind." This is a short, one-syllable adjective.
  2. Comparison: The sentence structure "She is..." suggests you are comparing one person against everyone else in a relevant group (like her friends, family, or the world). This requires the superlative degree.
  3. Grammar Rules:
  • Short adjectives form the superlative by adding the suffix -est and putting the article the before it: kind -> the kindest.
  • Long adjectives (with two or more syllables) form the superlative using the most: beautiful -> the most beautiful.
  • Irregular adjectives have unique forms: good -> the best.

Since "kind" is a short adjective, C is correct.

  • A) She is the more kind person. Incorrect. We don't use "more" for a superlative comparison of a short adjective. This is also grammatically clunky and mixes comparative structure with superlative intent.
  • B) She is the most kind person. Incorrect. We use most for long adjectives (e.g., the most intelligent), not short ones like "kind."
  • D) She is the more kinder person. Incorrect. This is a "double comparative." You cannot use both "more" and "-er" at the same time. Also, the intent is superlative, not comparative.
  • E) She is kinder person. Incorrect. This is the comparative form (kinder), but it is missing the essential components for a grammatically complete comparative sentence: a comparison point using "than" (e.g., She is kinder than Sarah).

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