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Rommel Posted 9 years ago
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Can 'a number of them' be used as a substitute for 'many of them'?

Can 'a number of them' be used as a substitute for 'many of them'?

Young people nowadays act rudely. A number of them disrespect even old people.

  

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Young people nowadays act rudely. A number of them disrespect even old people. Yes, but be careful not to overuse that stuffy phrase.

— Mister Micawber

  • Young people nowadays act rudely.
  • A number of them disrespect even old people.
  • Yes, but be careful not to overuse that stuffy phrase.
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RommelCan 'a number of them' be used as a substitute for 'many of them'?Young people nowadays act rudely. A number of them disrespect even old people.

Yes, but be careful not to overuse that stuffy phrase.

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