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his behavior in class vs his behavior in the class

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'His behavior in class' is more general and can refer to behavior in any class or school setting. 'His behavior in the class' is more specific and refers to behavior in a particular class that has been previously mentioned or is understood from the context.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 663 views

his behavior in class

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to talk about someone's behavior in a school setting in general, without specifying a particular class.

Examples:

  • His behavior in class has been excellent this semester.
  • I'm concerned about his behavior in class; he seems distracted and unfocused.
  • Mar 20, 2015 ... He wrote that he tried to monitor his behavior in class -- and thought he was doing so successfully -- after being told by Savery that other ...
  • Mar 19, 2015 ... ... say he was "disruptive, aggressive, and toxic" in his behavior in class? .... It sounds like from his Facebook profile and his behavior in class ...
  • Mar 20, 2015 ... He wrote that he tried to monitor his behavior in class — and thought he was doing so successfully — after being told by Savery that other ...
  • Jan 27, 2014 ... You have already taken away his favorite video games and made him skip out on a birthday party, but his behavior in class hasn't changed.

Alternatives:

  • his behavior at school
  • his classroom behavior
  • his conduct in class
  • his actions in class
  • his demeanor in class

his behavior in the class

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific class that has been previously mentioned or is clear from the context.

Examples:

  • His behavior in the class was disruptive, so the teacher had to speak with him after the lesson.
  • I'm pleased with his behavior in the class; he's been participating actively and helping others.
  • Ask the Experts: My first-grader has trouble listening and following directions in class.
  • teacher studies me, he sees whether or not his behavior in the class matches his intentions. I provide concrete feed- back for teachers so they can find out.
  • Jan 19, 2015 ... Donna Engle the child was wrong for his behavior in the class, and for not just walking out of the class to his parents at the principal's office.
  • driguez made about managing his behavior. In the class to which he was transferred, which had a special education teacher and a general education teacher, ...

Alternatives:

  • his behavior in that class
  • his behavior during the class
  • his conduct in the class
  • his actions in the class
  • his demeanor in the class

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