0
Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

'place' intransitive verb

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/place_58
Definition #7

The 23-year-old from Idaho placed first in the downhill race.

A How do you ask the question to the above sentence?

B Do you need "in"? He finished (in) 3rd in the tournament.
  

Top answer

Hi, A. Who took first place in the downhill race? B.

  • Hi, A.
  • Who took first place in the downhill race?
  • B.
  • He finished third in the tournament.
  • Also: He finished in third place in the tournament.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0
Hi,

A. Who took first place in the downhill race?

B. He finished third in the tournament. Also: He finished in third place in the tournament.

Regards

Related Questions