Which Sentence sounds better: (Also pick one word in the parenthesis that correctly fits in the sentence.):

1. Joseph Paul DiMaggio was one of the greatest baseball players.

2. Joseph Paul DiMaggio was one of the greatest baseball players (of/in) his era.

3. Joseph Paul DiMaggio was one of the greatest baseball players (in/of) the world.

** Also, in sentence 2, should I capitalize the letter "e" in era?

Please Help!!
Thanks!!

I would say #2 = of his era, and no, it is not capitalized.

Sra

3. . . . players in the world.

which sentence is correct, #2 or #3?

SraJMcGin chose #2 & Ms. Sue chose #3.
I do not know which one to choose.....
HELP!!

All three sentences are correct with the inclusion of the right preposition.

Both 2 and 3 are better, though, because they include more information.

To determine which sentence sounds better, we can analyze the options:

1. Joseph Paul DiMaggio was one of the greatest baseball players.

This sentence is straightforward and highlights Joseph Paul DiMaggio's greatness as a baseball player.

2. Joseph Paul DiMaggio was one of the greatest baseball players (of/in) his era.

Adding "of" or "in" before "his era" emphasizes that DiMaggio's greatness was specific to the time period he played in. The choice between "of" and "in" depends on the intention you want to convey.

- If you use "of," it implies that DiMaggio was one of the greatest baseball players among those who played in his era.
- If you use "in," it implies that DiMaggio's greatness was defined by his accomplishments within the context of his era.

Regarding capitalization, it is generally recommended to capitalize the first letter of significant words in a title or heading. "Era" is not a significant word in this context, so it would not be necessary to capitalize the "e" unless it is common practice in a specific style guide or format you are following.

3. Joseph Paul DiMaggio was one of the greatest baseball players (in/of) the world.

Similar to sentence 2, adding "in" or "of" before "the world" has a slight difference in emphasis.

- If you use "in," it suggests that DiMaggio's greatness extended beyond his era and made him one of the greatest baseball players worldwide.
- If you use "of," it implies that DiMaggio was one of the greatest baseball players among those in the entire world.

Ultimately, the choice between these sentences depends on the context and the specific emphasis you want to convey about DiMaggio's greatness.