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What is the difference between Most people... and Most of the people... ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between Most people... and Most of the people... ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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25 Feb 2019
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The people = people groups, distinctions, classifications: The people in China. The king taxed the people (his subjects). The people who bought tickets.
People is humanity in general. You shouldnât treat people that way.
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"Most people" is more general and refers to a wider population - for example "Most people like to stay warm in winter".
"Most of the people" suggests that you are referring to a specific group of people - for example, "Most of the people at the conference thought it was boring."
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The people = people groups, distinctions, classifications: The people in China. The king taxed the people (his subjects). The people who bought tickets.
People is humanity in general. You shouldnât treat people that way.
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@ladybug Thank you.
Which one is correct?
1) Most students prefer to study online.
2) 1) Most students prefers to study online.
Which one is correct?
1) Most students prefer to study online.
2) 1) Most students prefers to study online.
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@RB_AC Most students prefer to study online.
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