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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Use of "rest of"

How do i use "rest of ?" . This is confusing to me.

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This is difficult to answer without context or example, but I'll try. "rest of" - the part remaining. We ate most of the turkey at the dinner table, but the rest (of it) will make great sandwiches.

— Philip

  • This is difficult to answer without context or example, but I'll try.
  • "rest of" - the part remaining.
  • We ate most of the turkey at the dinner table, but the rest (of it) will make great sandwiches.
  • Tom didn't feel very good last night, but the rest of us had a good time.
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This is difficult to answer without context or example, but I'll try.

"rest of" - the part remaining.

We ate most of the turkey at the dinner table, but the rest (of it) will make great sandwiches.

Tom didn't feel very good last night, but the rest of us had a good time.
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PhilipThis is difficult to answer without context or example, but I'll try.
Not difficult at all! You gave a good reply. [Y] I'll just elaborate a little and mention that the rest can be used to refer to both countable and uncoun
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AnonymousHow do i use "rest of ?"
I suppose you are asking about agreement with a following verb, right? Make the agreement with the noun after "the rest of":

The rest of the cake was put in the refrigerator. (singular)
The rest of the children were playing outside. (plural)

CJ
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