A2 : Most, Most of, The Most
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How do you use "Most", "Most of", & "The Most"
"Most" is used to refer to the majority of something in a general sense, while "most of" is used when you want to specify a particular group or set by adding a determiner like "the" or a possessive pronoun before the noun; "the most" is used to indicate the superlative degree, meaning the highest or greatest amount within a comparison.
Example sentences:
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Most people: like pizza. (General statement about the majority of people)
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Most of the students: passed the test. (Specific group within the students)
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She is the most dedicated employee in the company. (Comparing her to others, indicating the highest level of dedication)
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Key points to remember:
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"Most" alone: Use when referring to a general group without specifying a particular set.
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"Most of the": Use when you want to specify a particular group by adding "the" before the noun.
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"The most": Use when comparing something to others and indicating the highest degree.
More to consider
We say most or most of (NOT the most) to talk about the majority of something. The most students like online learning. Most students like online learning. The most of us come from poor families.
External Links :
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https://test-english.com/explanation/a2/most-most-of-the-most/
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https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/grammar/british-grammar/most-the-most-mostly
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