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Topic: Most, Mostly and Almost |
30 January 2003 |
We are confused about most, almost and most of.
Let alone mostly. If you haven't mastered
most, most of and almost, please check out our previous
Confusing and Confused.
Most is a pronoun.
It means the majority of something.
For example:
My friends are busy. Most of them have to study for the midterm exams.
Most graduates find work within three months after their graduation.
Most is an adjective. It's the superlative form of much and more.
For example:
You are the most important person to me.
Elvis is the most famous rock 'n roll singer.
Most can be an adverb. It means very much.
It can modify an adjective.
For example:
Your early reply will be most appreciated.
She has been most helpful.
Mostly is an adverb. It means mainly.
For example:
Mostly, I spend my time dealing with clients' complaints.
Or I spend my time mostly dealing with clients' complaints.
Or I spend most of my time dealing with clients' complaints.
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Exercise: Most, Mostly and Almost. |
| Directions : Complete the sentences with the most suitable word. |
 1.We would be _______ delighted if you could come to our party.
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| 2.We _______ missed the train. |
| 3._______ of the trains run on schedule. |
| 4.Kylie is one of the _______ popular singers in the world. |
| 5._______ students still live at home with parents. |
| 6._______ they are right. |
| 7.He was _______ killed in a car accident last month. |
| 8.I _______ got that one right. |
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