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Vincent Teo Posted 17 years ago
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Some pupils / some of the pupils
Which is correct?
Some pupils / Some of the pupils started to make noise.
Some pupils / Some of the pupils started to make noise.
Top answer
I would go with: Some of the pupils started to make noise.
- I would go with: Some of the pupils started to make noise.
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There is very little difference.
Some of the pupils made noises -- This emphasizes how many.
Some pupils made noises -- The emphasis is on what they did.
In practice, it may be the same for the person who says it.
Some of the pupils made noises -- This emphasizes how many.
Some pupils made noises -- The emphasis is on what they did.
In practice, it may be the same for the person who says it.
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