Common English Mistake: Most and Most of The

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Updated Date 06/08/2011 23:35:28
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Common English Mistake: Most and Most of The

Bob - 07/08/2011 00:32:52

Most: refers to an unspecified group

Most of The X: refers to a specified group.

Common Errors:

  • Most of students want less homework. => Fix: Most students want less homework (Meaning: generally, students like to have less homework.)

Conclusion:

If you use "Most" only, it must be followed by a noun such as Most students

If you use "Most of", it must be followed by "the + noun". For example, Most of the students want to have high marks