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Minhuoc Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Most of / a large number of

Hi,

Are these words possible in the sentence. If not, please explain:

"A large number of the Vietnamese people make their living by farming."

"Most of the Vietnamese people make their living by farming."

Thanks
  

Top answer

" True, if many Vietnamese are in this situation. " True, if the majority/most of the Vietnamese are in this situation.

— Marius Hancu

  • " True, if many Vietnamese are in this situation.
  • " True, if the majority/most of the Vietnamese are in this situation.
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"A large number of the Vietnamese people make their living by farming." True, if many Vietnamese are in this situation.

"Most of the Vietnamese people make their living by farming." True, if the majority/most of the Vietnamese are in this situation.
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Thanks Marius,

Now I know which sentence is better:

"Most of the Vietnamese people make their living by farming."

Thanks
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