13. Which one of the following statements is true with respect to comparative and superlative suffixes? A. The superlative phase most likely compares two things. B. When you say, "May the better man win," you're substituting better for best. C. The standard comparative of sad is more sad. D. The positive form of the word faster is fast.

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Uriah Schultz

9 January, 23:31

13. Which one of the following statements is true with respect to comparative and superlative suffixes? A. The superlative phase most likely compares two things. B. When you say, "May the better man win," you're substituting better for best. C. The standard comparative of sad is more sad. D. The positive form of the word faster is fast.

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Eloise · Answer 1

Well, D is certainly correct, because the positive form of the word faster truly is 'fast'. It goes - positive: fast, comparative - faster, superlative - fastest. But I'd say that B is also correct, because you do want the 'best' man to win. So, it is either D or B, or both.