Which of the following is correct with respect to grammar and usage? Mount Everest is _________.

the highest peak in the world
highest peak in the world
one of highest peak in the world
one of the highest peak in the world

Correct answer: the highest peak in the world

Solution

Mount Everest is a unique entity, so the superlative form 'the highest peak in the world' is grammatically correct. The other options either omit the article or use incorrect pluralization.

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