Syllabus topic 31: Most / most of / the most
Most / most of / the most. Most + plural/uncountable noun refers to a general majority.
Most + plural/uncountable noun refers to a general majority. Most of precedes a definite group such as the students, my friends or them. The most is normally a superlative, not a general quantifier.
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Practice my mistakesBack to my daily plan___ people need regular sleep.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Most
Completed sentence: Most people need regular sleep. Most + plural/uncountable noun refers to a general majority. Most of precedes a definite group such as the students, my friends or them. The most is normally a superlative, not a general quantifier.
___ the students in this class passed.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Most of
Completed sentence: Most of the students in this class passed. Most + plural/uncountable noun refers to a general majority. Most of precedes a definite group such as the students, my friends or them. The most is normally a superlative, not a general quantifier.
It was ___ expensive option.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: the most
Completed sentence: It was the most expensive option. Most + plural/uncountable noun refers to a general majority. Most of precedes a definite group such as the students, my friends or them. The most is normally a superlative, not a general quantifier.
Most of ___ live nearby.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: them
Completed sentence: Most of them live nearby. Most + plural/uncountable noun refers to a general majority. Most of precedes a definite group such as the students, my friends or them. The most is normally a superlative, not a general quantifier.
___ my time is spent studying.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Most of
Completed sentence: Most of my time is spent studying. Most + plural/uncountable noun refers to a general majority. Most of precedes a definite group such as the students, my friends or them. The most is normally a superlative, not a general quantifier.
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Correct answer: Most
Completed sentence: Most people need regular sleep. Most + plural/uncountable noun refers to a general majority. Most of precedes a definite group such as the students, my friends or them. The most is normally a superlative, not a general quantifier.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: Most of
Completed sentence: Most of the students in this class passed. Most + plural/uncountable noun refers to a general majority. Most of precedes a definite group such as the students, my friends or them. The most is normally a superlative, not a general quantifier.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: the most
Completed sentence: It was the most expensive option. Most + plural/uncountable noun refers to a general majority. Most of precedes a definite group such as the students, my friends or them. The most is normally a superlative, not a general quantifier.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: them
Completed sentence: Most of them live nearby. Most + plural/uncountable noun refers to a general majority. Most of precedes a definite group such as the students, my friends or them. The most is normally a superlative, not a general quantifier.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: Most of
Completed sentence: Most of my time is spent studying. Most + plural/uncountable noun refers to a general majority. Most of precedes a definite group such as the students, my friends or them. The most is normally a superlative, not a general quantifier.
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