Question

Fill in each blank with the correct adverbial form of the word in parentheses.

This is the _______ clamp-on device we have ever had to use. (loose)

I think it's Loosest.
Can someone explain why i'm right or wrong. I can't figure out a definite clue.

Answer 1

You got it right ☺

Answer 2

Here's my reasoning:
○ "we have ever had to use" means it is the first time the people have had to use something this loose; ergo, "this is the MOST LOOSE clamp-on device we have ever had to use"
○ As the problem only requires one word for the blank, the term synonymous with "most loose" would be "loosest". That's usually what the suffix "-est/-st" means.

• Does that make sense?

Answer 3

Thank you.

Answer 4

No problem. ☺