Quantifiers "most" vs. "most of"

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I came across this exercise in one of Oxford books.

Most / Most of flowers bought at airports are safe, about 90%.

Shouldn't we use "most of the" when we are talking about a specific set of something?

I will be grateful for any help you can provide.

John Visosky · Answer

"Most / Most of" sounds like someone trying to sound "scientific", or authoritative, or otherwise highbrow.

Perhaps a student, or a beginning journalist.

MrM21632 · Answer

This has pretty much been answered already. In this case, since "Most of" is missing the, it would be "Most." If the were present, then either would make equal sense.

Quantifiers "most" vs. "most of"

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