grammar frame · academic
the majority of + N + who + V
the majority of + noun + who + verb — refers to most members of a group, with a defining relative clause describing them
Examples
“The majority of students who took the test performed below expectations.”
“The majority of respondents who answered the survey reported improved wellbeing.”
“The majority of experts who contributed to the study agreed on the methodology.”
Band 8 sentence
“The majority of scientists who reviewed the paper recommended revisions before publication.”
Collocations
- the majority of + plural N
- the majority of + N + who + V
Word family
Common mistakes
The majority of people is against the plan.→The majority of people are against the plan.
Majority of students who passed had practiced a lot.→The majority of students who passed had practiced a lot.
Say it for a higher band
5most→6most of→7+the majority of
Synonyms
most of
Easily confused
most of
“Most of the participants reported feeling more confident.”
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