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Cogar Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

"Highly ranked" or "ranked highly"

Hello,

Which of the 2 sentences is correct?

1. He is ranked highly among the students

OR

2. He is highly ranked among the students

Thanks.
  

Top answer

They're both correct. Of course there's some ambiguity with the passive voice as to the identity of the actor(s). But the problem exists regardless of which version you choose.

— Avangi

  • They're both correct.
  • Of course there's some ambiguity with the passive voice as to the identity of the actor(s).
  • But the problem exists regardless of which version you choose.
  • Is "he" a teacher who is highly regarded by the students?
  • Is "he" a student who is highly regarded by the teachers?
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They're both correct.

Of course there's some ambiguity with the passive voice as to the identity of the actor(s).

But the problem exists regardless of which version you choose.

Is "he" a teacher who is highly regarded by the students?

Is "he" a student who is highly regarded by the teachers?

Is "he" a student who is highly regarded by the students?
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