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Lucas21c Posted 17 years ago
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I have a very simple question.

She is the tallest among the girls.

Can I say the abovementioned sentence as the following?

She is the tallest of the girls.

Thanks.

Best regards, Lucas.
  

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Your second version is quite common in my neck of the woods.

  • Your second version is quite common in my neck of the woods.
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Your second version is quite common in my neck of the woods.Emotion: smile
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lucas21cShe is the tallest among the girls.

Can I say the abovementioned sentence as the following?

She is the tallest of the girls.

Yes. You certainly can. In fact, it's more natural that way.

CJ

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