Which sentence uses an absolute modifier correctly?

Question

The committee’s decision was the most final.

The committee’s decision was entirely final.

The committee’s decision was final.

The committee’s decision was more final.

Answer 1

The sentence that uses an absolute modifier correctly is:

The committee’s decision was final.

An absolute modifier expresses something that is complete and not open to comparison or degree, and "final" indicates that the decision is definite and conclusive. The other options use "most," "entirely," and "more," which imply degrees of modification that aren’t suitable for absolute terms like "final."