Common mistake this (these) all
Common Mistake: Using "this all" instead of "these all"
One common mistake that English speakers often make is using "this all" instead of "these all". While the two phrases may seem similar, they have different meanings and usage. Let's take a closer look.
Explanation:
- "This all" is incorrect grammar as it is a combination of the pronoun "this" with the noun "all". The correct usage would be to use the plural pronoun "these" instead, followed by the noun "all".
- "These all" is the correct phrase to use when referring to multiple things or people. It indicates that all of the items being mentioned are part of a group or category.
Examples:
- Incorrect: This all happened because of a simple misunderstanding.
- Correct: These all happened because of a simple misunderstanding.
Here, it is important to note that "these" is used to refer to multiple events or incidents, while "all" emphasizes that the entire group of events is being referred to.
To avoid this common mistake, it is helpful to double-check our usage of the pronoun and noun combination. One way to do this is by using a grammar checker like Linguix, which can help in identifying and correcting such errors.
this (these) all mistake examples
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Incorrect:We tested this all and they worked for us.Correct:We tested these all and they worked for us.
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Correct:Is this all?
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Incorrect:This all were attending the event.Correct:These all were attending the event.
