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this kind of

fixed phr..
A1 Beginner Oxford

fixed phr.. You use this phrase to talk about a specific type or category of something. It helps you give an example of a group of similar things.

fixed phr.. A determiner phrase used to introduce a specific category or type of noun, often for exemplification or classification. It functions as a pre-modifier in a noun phrase.


SIMPLE

I enjoy this kind of weather.

CONTEXTUAL

This kind of problem requires a lot of patience to solve correctly.

COMPLEX

It is precisely this kind of nuanced argument that the committee has repeatedly failed to appreciate in its reports.

Usage

Use with a singular or uncountable noun; for plural nouns, use 'these kinds of'.

Teaching tip

Drill the agreement: 'this kind of book' (singular) versus 'these kinds of books' (plural), as this is a very common point of confusion.

Pitfall

I like this kind of movies.I like this kind of movie.Because 'this' and 'kind' are singular, the noun that follows should also be singular.

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