Question

A diamond is one of the most precious stones.
(Complete the following sentences with the help of the above sentence) (i) Very few stones ...............................................................
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Hint:

To convert superlative (“one of the most …”) to equivalent form: “Very few + plural + are as + adj + as + singular.”

Answer 1

Idea: “One of the most …” (superlative) can be restated using “Very few … are as … as …”.
Pattern: Very few + plural noun + are as + adjective + as + singular comparator.
Apply: “Very few stones are as precious as a diamond.”