[Vocabulary] Class vs the class vs the classroom

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Kjeldebu

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Hi,

My niece got her term report. For English (she goes to a Flemish here in Brussels) the teacher wrote a note saying:

"You work hard in the class and at home"

Sounds wrong to me with the article

Wouldn't you rather say "in class". Or "the class" if the teacher is referring to the group of pupils. Lastly, he could say "the classroom".

What are your thoughts about this?

Thanks,

Jonathan
 

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I can accept any of the three alternatives.
 

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Thanks.
Would you accept "work hard in the class" as it has been written in the report?
 

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That's my least favourite version, but it's not wrong.
 
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