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age group is oldest vs age group is eldest

Both phrases are not correct in English. The correct way to express this idea is to say 'the oldest age group.' 'Oldest' is used to compare the ages of people or things, while 'eldest' is used to refer to the oldest sibling in a family.

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age group is oldest

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Oldest' should be used before the noun 'age group' to indicate the superlative form.

The correct way to express this idea is 'the oldest age group.'

Alternatives:

  • the oldest age group

age group is eldest

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Eldest' is used to refer to the oldest sibling in a family, not to describe the age group.

The correct term to use in this context is 'oldest.'

Alternatives:

  • the oldest age group

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