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Alc24 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Rank or ranking

No one has been able to tell me which is natural and how to say the sentences? Could someone please tell me what they think?

This is the answer: My entry was ranked third in the flower show.

What is the question?

Is it

What was your entry ranked?

What was the ranking of your entry?

What is the question to this answer?

He is ranked 3 worldwide.

Thank you
  

Top answer

Often we used the word "place", especially for first, second and third as my dictionary states. For example: My entry won third place in the flower show. You can still say fourth place, eighth place, etc.

— Shawn79

  • Often we used the word "place", especially for first, second and third as my dictionary states.
  • For example: My entry won third place in the flower show.
  • You can still say fourth place, eighth place, etc.
  • " Yes, "rank" is used too, especially when talking about a ranking system of points where competitors rise and fall in the rankings over time.
  • Auto racing is one such sport.
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Often we used the word "place", especially for first, second and third as my dictionary states. For example: My entry won third place in the flower show. You can still say fourth place, eighth place, etc. but you can also say "Their flowers placed 43rd out of 200 entries."

Yes, "rank" is used too, especially when talking about a ranking system of points where competitors rise and fall in
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shawn's analysis is great
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