[/QUOTE]#1 and #2 are acceptable. #3 is not.
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- 21-Nov-2011, 06:51 #1
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Tom is the tallest boy in school/the school/ a school. 1) Tom is the tallest boy in school.
2) Tom is the tallest boy in the school.
3) Tom is the tallest boy in a school.
Which is/are acceptable?
- 21-Nov-2011, 08:52 #2
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Re: Tom is the tallest boy in school/the school/ a school. Context is important. Please provide enough for us to be able to deal effectively with your question.
Your thread title should include all or part of the word/phrase being discussed.
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