Based on income?

[Thunu]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #180 "Australiana: expressions that describe life in Australia", question 2

In a 2003 survey conducted by the United Nations, Australia came in fourth among the best ......... in the world to live based on based on income, education and life expectancy.

(a) regions
(b) provinces
(c) territories
(d) countries

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #180 "Australiana: expressions that describe life in Australia", answer 2

In a 2003 survey conducted by the United Nations, Australia came in fourth among the best countries in the world to live based on based on income, education and life expectancy.

Correct answer: (d) countries
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Hello everybody

Can you explain the meaning of "based on based" in this sentense, please?

Thank you
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[Torsten]

Hi,

That's a typo which we'll remove soon.
Many thanks for pointing this out.

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TOEFL listening discussions: A conversation between a student and a registration clerk during registration week

[Saneta]

came in fourth= take the fourth place?

thanks

[Alan]

Hi Saneta,

'Took fourth place' or even simpler 'came fourth' would be my alternatives.

Alan
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[Saneta]

Desar Mr Alan, did you omit: 'in' (in came in fourth) intentionally or is it optional?
took (the?) fourth place= came fourth
or
took (the?) fourth place= came in fourth (as in the question) ?

Many thanks

[Alan]

Hi Saneta,

'She came fourth' without 'in' is fine. The use of 'come in ..' is often used for races and competitions.

Alan
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[Saneta]

So, in the question of this test, should be as is: came in fourth?

thanks

[Alan]

Hi,

I believe both would work.

Alan
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