is ''was better'' used correctly in this sentence/ does it sound natural? (or ''was the BEST'')
these 3 songs were released at the same time in my country, which one was better in your opinion?
option 1
option 2
option 3

can I say which one ''was the best''?

Please explain and let me know if the sentence sounds natural, if not, how can I say it?
thank you.

Question

is ''was better'' used correctly in this sentence/ does it sound natural? (or ''was the BEST'')
these 3 songs were released at the same time in my country, which one was better in your opinion?
option 1
option 2
option 3

can I say which one ''was the best''?

Please explain and let me know if the sentence sounds natural, if not, how can I say it?
thank you.

Answer

Hi Rafaela!

As you suspected, 'which one was the best', is the more appropriate one.

BETTER is for comparing only 2 things. Ex: The chocolate ice cream is better than the vanilla.
BEST is for comparing 3 or more. Ex. Out of the chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry... chocolate is the best.

Hope that helps.

Your friendly Community Tutor,
Ivonne

Answer

Say "which song did you like the best?"

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thanks for the answer Lou :)

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Hi Rafaela. 
In this case I would say:
'In your opinion which song is the best?' As it sounds more natural.

When you say 'is better' you are generally comparing 2 things. For example 'which lemonade do you think is better, normal or diet?' Where you could say 'is the best' if there are 2 or more things you are comparing.

I hope this helps.

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