2
Mainly the film is about the madness of war.
The film is mainly about the madness of war.
Mainly these problems involve the definition of words.
These problems mainly involve the definition of words.
See
Language Note at ALWAYS
majority
1
The majority of houses in Germany have fitted carpets.
Most houses in Germany have fitted carpets.
The majority of (= more than half) is usually used in formal styles: ‘The majority of the
government voted against the bill.’ In other styles most (= nearly all) usually sounds more natural:
‘Most people have never even heard of him.’
2
The majority of motorists is opposed to the scheme.
The majority of motorists are opposed to the scheme.
the majority + singular/plural verb: ‘The majority is/are in favour of abolishing the death penalty.’
the majority of + plural count noun + plural verb: ‘The majority of voters are in favour of
abolishing the death penalty.’
make
1
I didn’t make anything in particular. I just stayed at home.
I didn’t do anything in particular. I just stayed at home.
In Italy we have made a great deal to prevent pollution.
In Italy we have done a great deal to prevent pollution.
He looked as if he had made something wrong.
He looked as if he had done something wrong.
For actions, the usual verb is do (NOT make): ‘Governments are not doing enough to reduce
unemployment.’ ‘I’m so worried I don’t know what to do.’ See Language Note at DO
2
I made lots of fun in London.
I had lots of fun in London.
On Saturday we’re making a party.
On Saturday we’re having a party.
See
Language Note at DO
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