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  1. grammar - “what kind (s) of” vs. “what type of” - English Language ...

    Nov 5, 2022 · When should we need to use “what kind(s) of” or “what type of” e.g What kind of food did you have there? What type of food did you have there? Which one is better? Thanks!

  2. 'One type of [noun]' v. 'one type of [plural noun]'

    Jun 28, 2020 · As for one type [of noun], that cannot be grammatical if followed by a plural noun. One type of [signals a category], therefore, one type of chair. And: Two types of chair, where …

  3. This type of - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Dec 23, 2020 · Another example : we have different types of students, but this type of students is the hardest to deal with? As here I address one type of "different types " as the prepositional …

  4. "This type of element" or "This type of elements"

    May 12, 2015 · If there's only one type, you should use this type of element. If there's more than one type, you can use these types of elements.

  5. expressions - "a specific type of" vs. a "type of" - English Language ...

    A specific type/kind is always redundant. If you disagree, think of this: It's not just a type of [noun], it's a specific type of [noun]. This specificity is because of what reason? The reason types or …

  6. Class, Category, Type - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Oct 10, 2015 · class Just as the etymology of type explained why it leads people today to think of an abstraction as a separate individual from its instances, the etymologies of class and …

  7. What is the difference between a "category" and a "type"

    Oct 27, 2012 · A type can be a loosely defined collection, while a category is a sharply defined thing with a definite membership test. So he's the rude type, but he is in the rude category only …

  8. This type of/of this type - WordReference Forums

    Dec 11, 2011 · Dear all, Which one would you choose? (1) Rocks of this type contain feldspar. (2) This type of rocks contains feldspar. (3) This type of rock contains feldspar. I am interested in …

  9. The difference among "type of", "sort of", "kind of" and "style of ...

    Feb 16, 2020 · I got some other sense about this, "type of" would be used in some more formal cases, such as written English; while "sort of", "kind of" would be used in some less formal …

  10. They are (OF) the same type? - WordReference Forums

    Nov 2, 2014 · What is the difference between these sentences, "they are of the same type." and "they are the same type.'? I came across a confusing sentence, "They are of the same type.". …