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Mr1bin Posted 15 years ago
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She is a top student in her class.

She is a top student in her class.

How can I say 2nd, 3rd top student?

She is the 2nd top student in her class like this?

or is there any other way to refer to? Thanks!
  

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Yes, you can say it like that. Most listeners will understand. We have no set method of asking or stating ordinals in rankings.

  • Yes, you can say it like that.
  • Most listeners will understand.
  • We have no set method of asking or stating ordinals in rankings.
  • Read [url=]THIS THREAD[/url].
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Yes, you can say it like that. Most listeners will understand. We have no set method of asking or stating ordinals in rankings. Read [url=]THIS THREAD[/url].
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There's valedictorian (highest GPA) and salutatorian (second highest GPA) but beyond that there are no specific terms. You'd be better off using best, second best, third best or highest GPA, second-highest GPA, third-highest GPA than "x top student".

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