Read the passage and choose the letter of the word or group of words that belongs in each space. Identify the letter of the response you have chosen.

In Minnesota, winters are long and (46). In January, usually the (47) month of the year, many cities hold winter carnivals. The (48) winter carnival of all is held in St. Paul, the state capital. Many (49) cities, such as Winona, also hold their own winter carnivals. The (50) event of all is the ice-fishing contest.

Which is the correct word for (47)?

cold

most coldest

colder

coldest