2002年8月19日 · because the quantifier "most" refers to "water," (a non-count noun) so "most" is plural in this sentence. So, from these examples, you should notice that we are looking mainly at whether the object of the preposition is count or non-count because the quantifier will take on this property from the object of the preposition.

2002年11月22日 · Most people would agree that buildings represent a valuable record of any society's past, but controversy arises when old buildings stand on ground that modern planners feel could be better used for modern purposes. In such situations, modern development should be given precedence over the preservation of historic buildings so that contemporary needs can …

2002年2月12日 · Erin, you have mentioned that the 'Most of all people' is correct because its of the form quantifier + of + determiner + noun. But "all" is not a determiner. So how is this form correct? "all" is a quantifier.

2003年6月26日 · 141 Most people recognize the benefits of individuality, but the fact is that personal economic success requires conformity.

2002年11月5日 · It is a wishful thinking to declare that , for most people, it is easy to welcome innovation and accept new ideas and difficult to accept the way these new ideas are put into practice.People's attitude towards innovation lies on whether the innovation is conflicting to their belief, standpoints, habit, and needs.

2011年6月19日 · Hence, when centuries after, the theories of the past are being questioned, people had become so hardened to what their ancestors have taught them that they find it hard to believe or even "listen" to the new perspective. The most famous incident which instantly comes to mind is when the theory of evolution was first proposed.

2003年6月26日 · Many people before his arrival into the political scene were not able to achieve this goal showing that it was the charisma and committment of the great leader which was responsible for the victory. People, like Mahatama Gandhi, are the most critical factor of an idea or policy. They are willing to do anything to achieve their goal.

2003年1月25日 · In other words, you have done much more than most people in your situation! So, the point is this--if I try to judge things by only one factor, I would expect a certain thing.

2009年1月27日 · 43. Which of the following best completes the passage below? The computer industry’s estimate that it loses millions of dollars when users illegally copy programs without paying for them is greatly exaggerated. Most of the illegal copying is done by people with no serious interest in the programs...

2009年3月15日 · TOPIC: ISSUE235 - "Most people are taught that loyalty is a virtue. But loyalty-whether to one's friends, to one's school or place of employment, or to any institution-is all too often a destructive rather than a positive force." WORDS: 810 TIME: 00:46:51 DATE: 2009-3-13 16:07:50 We are united by...