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Teo  +  483259 Fri, 29 Feb 08 04:43 PM

1. He is the tallest in the class.

2. He is the tallest in class.

Which of the above sentences is correct?
Teo
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Thank you very much for your reply.
Clive  +  483269 Fri, 29 Feb 08 04:50 PM

Hi,

1. He is the tallest in the class.

2. He is the tallest in class.

Which of the above sentences is correct?

Both are OK. #2 suggests more that the speaker is part of the class.

Best wishes, Clive
Clive
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