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charlotte  #222485  Thu, 04 May 06 07:04 PM

Hi there! Can you please help me correct this sentence:

'Most of the theory and technology in the field is supported by the company.'

Thank you

Charlotte

  
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Grammar Geek  #222490  Thu, 04 May 06 07:22 PM

Hi Charlotte - Most ... is 

So "is" is correct.

Does that answer your question?

  
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charlotte  #222492  Thu, 04 May 06 07:42 PM

thank you so much! Smile [:)]

and can I say 'most of the technology' or just 'most technology'?

  
Grammar Geek  #222493  Thu, 04 May 06 07:45 PM

If you say "most technology" you are speaking VERY broadly, about all technology in general - computers, medical, industrial, etc. Since you are speaking about some specific technology - the one in your industry - you are better off saying "most of the technology" to specify that you mean the type you have been speaking about.

  
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