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Superlative sentences: IN or OF?
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When comparing with a group, a superlative sentence can use IN or OF, depending on the situation. Let's practise that difference.

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Instructions

Complete these superlative sentences with the correct preposition

When comparing with a group, use the preposition IN (rarely "of")
     That's the highest building in the world
     You have the nicest room in the hotel
     The boss is the most important person in the company
     I'm the youngest in my family

But we can use the preposition OF before plurals and time expresions and "of all"
     He’s the biggest one of the boys
     Kevin is the most handsome of them
     This is the best day of my life
     July is usually the hottest month of the year

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Mount Everest is the highest mountain ______________________ the world	in / of
He was nominated the most attractive man ______________________ the year	in / of
He's the best player ______________________ the team	in / of
He's the biggest ______________________ all the boys	in / of
He's the coolest guy ______________________ town	in / of
He's the best tennis player ______________________ Europe	of / in
I'm the youngest ______________________ my family	of / in
July is usually the hottest month ______________________ the year	in / of
Mark is the oldest boy ______________________ class	of / in
These are the most beautiful flowers ______________________ the garden	in / of
Mary's the tallest ______________________ her four sisters	in / of
My mother is by far the best mother ______________________ the world	of / in
She comes from one of the richest families ______________________ Spain	of / in
He's the best of all the actors ______________________ the film	of / in
Spring is the best season ______________________ all	of / in
That's the most important company ______________________ the city	in / of
My boss is the most important person ______________________ the company	of / in
The kitchen is the coldest room ______________________ the house	in / of
I'm the oldest ______________________ my brothers	of / in
He's the most intelligent ______________________ my students	in / of

Total number of items: 20