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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

What is right in SUPERLATIVE?

I didn't know which sentince is the correct one and why??

my friend said this one is the correct one

Buddhism is one of the oldest religion in the world.

and I said this is the correct

Buddhism is one of the oldest religions in the world.

thank you for help
  

Top answer

Buddhism is one of the oldest religions in the world. You are talking about the oldest religions in the world, and saying that Buddhism is among those religions .

  • Buddhism is one of the oldest religions in the world.
  • You are talking about the oldest religions in the world, and saying that Buddhism is among those religions .
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Buddhism is one of the oldest religions in the world.

You are talking about the oldest religions in the world, and saying that Buddhism is among those religions.
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You can never have one of [one thing]. For example, you would never say

Choose one of the number below:

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You have to have more than one to choose from, like this:

Choose one of the numbers below:

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