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All A2 questions for “Most, Most of and The Most – A2 English Grammar”, each with the correct answer and a short explanation. Try the interactive exercises above, then check your answers here.
1. _____ children learn to walk before they are eighteen months old.
Answer: Most
Most + noun (no article) for a general statement about children everywhere.
2. _____ questions in the exam were about grammar. Only two were vocabulary.
Answer: Most of the
Most of the + noun for a specific, identified group (the questions in that specific exam).
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3. That was _____ delicious meal I have ever had. I need the recipe.
Answer: the most
The most + adjective (delicious) to form a superlative.
4. _____ free time is spent reading. I get through two or three books a month.
Answer: Most of my
Most of + possessive (my) + noun for a specific identified amount of time.
5. _____ languages have both regular and irregular verbs. English is no exception.
Answer: Most
Most + noun for a general statement about languages worldwide.
6. She is _____ talented person I have ever worked with. She is exceptional.
Answer: the most
The most + adjective (talented) for a superlative.
7. He spent _____ the afternoon preparing for his presentation. He was very nervous.
Answer: most of
Most of + the + noun. The afternoon = a specific identified time.
8. _____ tourists visit the city centre first before exploring the suburbs.
Answer: Most
Most + noun for a general statement about tourists in general.
9. _____ films at this year's festival were in a foreign language.
Answer: Most of the
Most of the + noun for a specific, identified group (the films at that specific festival).
10. That is _____ expensive jacket in the shop. I cannot afford it.
Answer: the most
The most + adjective (expensive) for a superlative.
11. _____ career was spent working in television before he moved into film.
Answer: Most of his
Most of + possessive (his) + noun for a specific identified period (his career).
1. Which is correct?
Answer: Most people enjoy holidays.
Most + noun (no article) for a general statement. Never most of + noun without a determiner.
2. Which is correct?
Answer: Most of the students passed.
Most of the + noun for a specific group. The is the determiner needed after most of.
3. Which is correct?
Answer: She is the most talented singer.
The most + adjective for superlative. Never add -est after most.
4. Which is correct?
Answer: I spent most of the weekend at home.
Most of the + noun. The weekend = specific identified time. Never most without of before the.
5. Which is correct?
Answer: Most countries celebrate New Year.
Most + noun for a general statement about countries worldwide. No determiner needed.
6. Which is correct?
Answer: It was the most interesting film.
The most + adjective (interesting) for superlative. Always the before most + adjective.
7. Which is correct?
Answer: Most of my friends are teachers.
Most of + possessive (my) + noun. My is the determiner needed after most of.
8. Which is correct?
Answer: Most of the time I walk to work.
Most of the time is a fixed expression meaning usually. Most of + the + noun.
9. Which is correct?
Answer: She read most of his books.
Most of + possessive (his) + noun for a specific identified group of books.
10. Which is correct?
Answer: This is the most beautiful city I have visited.
The most + adjective (beautiful) for superlative. The is always required.
1. Billie Eilish is one of _____ recognisable musicians in the world today, with a sound that is impossible to copy. She wrote and recorded her debut album entirely at home – _____ the songs were recorded in her brother Finneas's small bedroom studio. _____ music industry experts were amazed that a teenager could produce a number-one album with no label funding. She has spent _____ career speaking openly about mental health, which has made her one of the most relatable artists of her generation. For _____ past five years, she has been one of the top-selling artists on streaming platforms worldwide. Her fans say she is simply _____ honest artist they have ever listened to.
Answer: the most, most of, Most, most of her, most of the, the most
The most + adjective (superlative). Most of + the (specific songs). Most + noun (general statement about experts). Most of her (specific career). Most of the (specific years). The most + adjective (superlative).
1. people / enjoy / most / music
Answer: Most people enjoy music.
Most + noun (no article) for a general statement.
2. students / most / the / of / exam / passed / the
Answer: Most of the students passed the exam.
Most of the + noun for a specific identified group.
3. film / interesting / ever / most / is / seen / the / I / have
Answer: That is the most interesting film I have ever seen.
The most + adjective (interesting) for superlative.
4. spent / weekend / of / most / he / the / sleeping
Answer: He spent most of the weekend sleeping.
Most of the + noun. The weekend = specific time.
5. countries / most / capital / have / a / city
Answer: Most countries have a capital city.
Most + noun for a general statement about countries worldwide.
6. my / most / friends / of / abroad / live
Answer: Most of my friends live abroad.
Most of + possessive (my) + noun for a specific group.
7. expensive / most / bag / the / shop / in / the / is / this
Answer: This is the most expensive bag in the shop.
The most + adjective (expensive) for superlative.
8. time / walk / most / to / the / of / I / work
Answer: Most of the time I walk to work.
Most of the time = a fixed expression meaning usually.
9. languages / verbs / most / have / irregular
Answer: Most languages have irregular verbs.
Most + noun for a general statement about languages in general.
10. her / of / most / books / read / have / I
Answer: I have read most of her books.
Most of + possessive (her) + noun for a specific identified group of books.
1. You are a friendly English tutor doing a structured speaking drill with an A2 student. The grammar focus is: (1) most + noun (no article) = general majority (most people, most countries), (2) most of + the/my/his/her/this/these + noun = specific identified group (most of the students, most of my friends, most of the time), (3) the most + adjective = superlative for long adjectives (the most interesting, the most beautiful, the most popular). STRUCTURE: Ask exactly 6 questions, one at a time. Wait for the student's full answer. QUESTIONS TO ASK (in this order): 1. 'Let us start with general statements! Use most + noun to make three sentences about what most people do or most countries have.' (Target: Most people use smartphones. Most countries have a national flag. Most students find English grammar challenging. Check: most + noun, no article. Flag most of people or most the people.) 2. 'Now use most of the or most of my. Tell me: most of the people in your city, and most of your free time.' (Target: Most of the people in my city use public transport. I spend most of my free time reading. Check: most of + the or my + noun. Flag most my time or most of time.) 3. 'Use the most + adjective to describe three things: the most beautiful place you have visited, the most interesting film you have seen, and the most difficult thing about learning English.' (Target: Turkey is the most beautiful country I have visited. The most interesting film I have seen is Inception. Check: the most + adjective. Flag the most beautifulest or most beautiful without the.) 4. 'I will give you a situation and you choose the right form. Ready? You want to say that the majority of your colleagues drink coffee – how do you say it?' (Target: Most of my colleagues drink coffee. Check: most of my, not most my or most of colleagues.) 5. 'Now another situation. You want to say that in general, most restaurants in the world serve rice. How do you say it?' (Target: Most restaurants in the world serve rice. Check: most + noun, no the. Flag most of the restaurants in general context.) 6. 'Final question! Tell me about the most popular social media app among young people, and what most of your friends use. Use both the most and most of my.' (Target: Instagram is the most popular app. Most of my friends use TikTok. Check: the most + adjective and most of my + noun both used correctly.) FEEDBACK RULES: - Never explain the rule. Recast errors naturally. - If student says most of people: recast - Yes, most people do that! It is very common. - If student says most my friends: recast - Most of your friends do that? Interesting! - If student says the most beautifulest: recast - The most beautiful place! That sounds amazing. - Keep language at A2 level. - After all 6 questions, give one genuine specific compliment and say goodbye.
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