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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Most or most of?

Most of students study hard before an examination.

Most of the students study hard before an examination.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Second one looks correct to me.
  

Top answer

Most of students study hard before an examination. (As amended) Most of the students study hard before an examination. (OK)

  • Most of students study hard before an examination.
  • (As amended) Most of the students study hard before an examination.
  • (OK)
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3 Answers
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Most of students study hard before an examination. (As amended)

Most of the students study hard before an examination. (OK)
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#1 is incorrect.
#2 is correct if you are talking about specific students, eg the students at your school.,

For a general statement, say
Most students study hard before an examination.

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