Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
Usain Bolt is (second to one) as an athlete.
(1) second to no one
(2) second to none
(3) none of second
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option.
Second to none is the phrase that means better than anyone or anything else. It is the correct and commonly used phrase in this context to indicate that Usain Bolt is the best athlete and no one surpasses him.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: Usain Bolt is second to none as an athlete.
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