I like those kinds of…
English learners often have trouble making phrases like “that kind of / these kinds of” agree with the subject. This is the structure in a nutshell, and a few examples:
That/this kind of…: That and this are used only with singular and non-count nouns.
Most people don’t appreciate that kind of gesture.
He isn’t interested in that kind of idea.
I’m in the market for this kind of house.
Those/these kinds of …: Those and these are used with plural nouns.
Those kinds of actions will not be tolerated.
The dentist won’t operate on those kinds of teeth.
I usually don’t get along with those kinds of people.
Check yourself
Identify if the following sentences are correct. If not, make the necessary changes in the space next to the sentence.. Do not change the form of the subject, meaning, do not change the subject from singular to plural or plural to singular. Only change the underlined part of the sentence, if necessary.
1. He doesn’t usually watch those kind of television programs. ______________________________
2. I don’t mind teaching that kind of children. _______________________________
3. I’m afraid to listen to that kinds of stories. _______________________________
4. Most people think that kind of news is depressing. _____________________________
5. He likes to fix these kinds of computer. ______________________________
6. You shouldn’t throw way that kinds of food. ____________________________
7. The cat likes to chase those kinds of mice. ______________________________
8. He’s looking to hire that kinds of co-workers. ________________________________
9. Most people have that kind of phones. ___________________________________
10. I don’t like to talk to that kind of people. _________________________________
Answers to last week’s Check Yourself
Look at the following sentences and identify if the underlined –ing word is a gerund (G), Adjective (A), or a verb in the progressive form (P).
1. Winning the game is not everything. _G_
2. I really hate ironing shirts. _G__
3. When do you think he is planning to leave? __P_
4. We need to buy a few folding chairs for the patio. _A__
5. Sometimes I feel like taking long walks in the park. _G__
6. Is anyone in this room thinking of a solution? _P_
7. His main activity is watching TV in the daytime. _G_
8. Is cleaning the house your idea of a good time? _G__
9. This class is really exciting. _A_
10. Put the meat on the cutting board. _A_
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