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She is good in tennis, because he is not. vs She is good at tennis, because he is not.

The correct phrase is "she is good at tennis, because he is not." The preposition "at" is used to indicate proficiency or skill in a particular activity, such as tennis. On the other hand, the preposition "in" is not typically used in this context.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

She is good in tennis, because he is not.

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition "in" is not used to indicate proficiency or skill in a specific activity like tennis.

The correct preposition to use when talking about proficiency or skill in a particular activity like tennis is "at."

Alternatives:

  • she is good at tennis
  • she excels at tennis
  • she is skilled at tennis
  • she is proficient at tennis
  • she is talented at tennis

She is good at tennis, because he is not.

This phrase is correct in English. The preposition "at" is used to indicate proficiency or skill in a particular activity, such as tennis.

Use this phrase when describing someone's skill or proficiency in a specific activity like tennis.

Examples:

  • She is good at tennis, but he is not.
  • I am not very good at tennis, but I enjoy playing.
  • He excels at tennis and has won many tournaments.
  • They are both good at tennis, so it will be a close match.
  • She is skilled at tennis and has been playing since she was a child.

Alternatives:

  • she excels at tennis
  • she is skilled at tennis
  • she is proficient at tennis
  • she is talented at tennis
  • she is a master at tennis

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