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Mr1bin Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

How can I use the verb, "Rank"?

He was ranked second in his age group.

At the height of her career she ranked second in the world.

Sometimes it is used as the active and sometimes passive.

When is it used in the active and passive thanks!
  

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It's an unusual verb. It can be used either way with no change in meaning. He [ranked / was ranked] second in his age group.

  • It's an unusual verb.
  • It can be used either way with no change in meaning.
  • He [ranked / was ranked] second in his age group.
  • She [ranked / was ranked] second in the world.
  • CJ
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It's an unusual verb. It can be used either way with no change in meaning.

He [ranked / was ranked] second in his age group.

She [ranked / was ranked] second in the world.

CJ
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Also, I think you could say something like: Rank these from best to worst.

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