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Topic: Most, Almost and Mostly |
23 January 2003 |
Most and almost are usually confused because of their
similar meanings. However, in a wrong context, an incorrect usage can cause a comical effect.
Most is a pronoun meaning almost all of something
or the amount of more than half. It can be used with either countable or uncountable nouns.
For example:
Most Bangkokians like to go shopping on their free time.
Most students study for grades.
Most of the students in Bangkok have to study English.
Most of the bookstores in my neighborhood are closed after 8 o'clock.
Most bookstores have Harry Potter for sale.
We spend most of our income on food.
Most of the goods were damaged.
Almost is an adverb meaning nearly.
It can be used before an adverb, verb, adjective, preposition and pronoun.
For example:
He failed almost as badly as before.
He almost believed them.
She was almost late.
He was almost on time.
Almost all of my friends are busy.
Mostly has the same meaning as most
but it can be used with an adverb, verb, adjective, preposition and pronoun.
For example:
He mostly believed them.
She was mostly late.
He was mostly on time.
All of my friends are mostly busy.
Note:
Most + noun
Almost + adverb, verb, adjective, preposition and pronoun.
Mostly + adverb, verb, adjective, preposition and pronoun.
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Exercise: Most and Almost |
| Directions : Complete the sentences using words that best suit the context. |
 1._______ of the shops are open 7 days a week.
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| 2.I am _______ ready. I will be with you in a few minutes. |
| 3._______ Thai people are very polite. |
| 4.I _______ missed the train this morning. |
| 5.I can _______ touch my toes. |
| 6._______ generalizations are made up on the spot. |
| 7.We were _______ asleep when the dogs started barking. |
| 8.From the top window of my house, I can _______ see the sea. |
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