Pattern: quantifier-of-the-noun
Structure Overview
Formula: Quantifier (some/many/all) + of + the/my + Noun
Core Meaning: Used to specify a portion or fraction of a particular, defined group. The inclusion of a determiner (the, my, those) after "of" is grammatically mandatory.
💬 Contextual Examples
- Many of my colleagues are taking a vacation next week.
- All of the information on that website is completely accurate.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: None ______ the passengers were injured in the accident.
Answer:
of
Practice 2: I only understood a few of ______ instructions he gave me.
Answer:
the
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: of