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Fill in the blank with comparative, superlative, and positive forms of the correct adjective in the bracket. This is _____________ a road in town. (busy) - English

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Fill in the blank with comparative, superlative, and positive forms of the correct adjective in the bracket.

This is _____________ a road in town. (busy)

Fill in the Blanks

Solution

This is the busiest road in town. 

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Chapter 1.2: On To The Summit : We Reach The Top - Comparisons [Page 24]

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