Which of these phrases is correct?
1- Most people ...
2- Most of the people ...
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Answers · 9
2
As Stefano said it depends on the content.
Most people would refer to people in general. Most of the people would refer to a particular group of people.
For example:
Most people have access to the Internet.
Most of the people who live on my street have access to the Internet.
2
Depends on the context. Either can be correct.
Correct: Most people like pizza.
Incorrect/Awkward: Most of the people like pizza (as general statement about all people)
Correct: Most of the people [here/in America/at the restaurant] like pizza (as a statement about a specific group of people)
Correct: Most people here like pizza.
2
It really depends on the context. Could you please tell us what context would you insert these expressions in?
0
"Most people" is correct.
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