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  1. 24-Nov-2012, 19:47 #1
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    Default quantifiers followed by a prepositional phrase

    Dear teachers,

    Would you please tell me if all these versions are correct ?

    Some of the films projected were interesting.
    Many of the films...
    A few of the films...
    Few of the films...
    Several of the films...
    A majority of the films...

    Thank you for your help.
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    Default Re: quantifiers followed by a prepositional phrase

    They are fine. I'd use 'shown' or 'screened' rather than 'projected'.
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    Default Re: quantifiers followed by a prepositional phrase

    Thank you, 5jj
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