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Topic: Most /Most of |
16 January 2003 |
We often find most and most of along with other expressions of
quantity. This is not a problem of meaning but of usage.
We use most with plural nouns.
The meaning is in general sense while we use most of
with specific idea. Therefore, we use article the with most of.
You can also use demonstrative pronouns such as these, those or your.
For example:
Most students study for grades.
Most of the students in Bangkok have to study English. (specific group of students)
Most people spend time with families on weekends.
Most of the people I know like to go out to shopping malls. (certain group of people, specific)
Most bookstores have Harry Potter for sale.
Most of the bookstores in my neighborhood are closed after 8 o'clock.
Other expressions of quantity are
| Some | Some of the |
| All | All of the |
| Many | Many of the |
| Much | Much of the |
| A few | A few of the |
| One | One of |
| Two | Two of Several |
| Several | Several of |
| Both | Both of |
| Any | any of |
| Some | some of |
Note:
Most + plural noun (general)
Most of the + plural noun (specific)
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Exercise: Most and Most of the |
| Directions : Correct or Incorrect? Decide whether these following sentences are correct or incorrect. |
 1.Most my friends have computers at home.
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| 2.Can I have some of your noodles, please? |
| 3.Most of customers do not want to be bothered by sales assistants. |
| 4.A few people forgot their homework today. |
| 5.Most of adults do not understand teenagers. |
| 6.All of the boys were in the football field. |
| 7.Most of us are ready. |
| 8.Most sentences are correct. |
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