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I like to ask that can we use the superlative degree of an adjective with a plural noun like These are the best girls, I got the best kids in the world, India is the country of best writers.

Now, I am confused in a way that we should use Good girls, good kids, or good writers or vice versa.

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possible duplicate of Meaning of "one of the most XXX" – Robusto Feb 25 at 11:20
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I don't think the indicated question is actually a duplicate of what's being asked here, or provides an answer. But what is being asked is not clear at all. – Andrew Leach Feb 25 at 12:13
@AnantPrakash could you please clarify your question a little bit more? – brick Feb 25 at 12:26
It sounds fine to me. Why would you think it is bad? is it the superlative? Is it the plural? It is unclear what you think the problem is. – Mitch Feb 25 at 13:53
Instead of reposting your question, please edit it. You asked this already at english.stackexchange.com/questions/105191/… – simchona♦ Feb 25 at 19:18

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As for the first part (paragraph) of your question, I would say yes. One can use phrases such as:

  • I've got the best kids in the world

          or

  • These are the best girls.
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