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Debpriya De Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Stood first
1. "He stood first/second in the exam/class."
Does this sentence sound natural or should I rephrase it as "He came first/second in the exam." ?
2. Can a person come first/second in a class or can he just come first in an exam ?
Does this sentence sound natural or should I rephrase it as "He came first/second in the exam." ?
2. Can a person come first/second in a class or can he just come first in an exam ?
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1-- To me, the naturals are He stood/was first in his class and He came first in the examination . 2-- He can stand/be second or third or whatever.
- 1-- To me, the naturals are He stood/was first in his class and He came first in the examination .
- 2-- He can stand/be second or third or whatever.
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1-- To me, the naturals are He stood/was first in his class and He came first in the examination.
2-- He can stand/be second or third or whatever.
2-- He can stand/be second or third or whatever.
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