Some kinds of cans are:
- trash can
- soda can
- beer can
- tuna can
- gas can
- oil can
- paint can
- spray can
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#1
Good evening and thanks in advance for your help.
Sometimes I found myself with the constructions of «kind of», in a sentence. Also «kind of a». I really have doubts about the correct form. For example, in my translator I have found the following sentences:
What kind of a father are you?, or What kind of a person she is? or What kind of a fool do you take me for?
I see there is something in common in these three sentences: they are interrogative. But I do not know wether it has anything to do with it.
However I’m now writing a new sentence in an excersice, which is: «I suppose the answer depends on what
kind of a /kind of
tourist you are.»
I don’t know which is correct (kind of a, or kind of).
Is there any rule on this subject.
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#2
Hello. Personally, I am not really sure there is a difference. I hear, read and say both.
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#3
I agree with kayokid. There’s not much (if any) difference between them.
I have a very slight preference for «kind of».
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#4
What kind of (a) father are you?
What kind of (a) person is she?
What kind of (a) fool do you take me for?![:tick:]( "Tick :tick:")
The word <a>/<an> is optional in American English. That is to say, you can ask:
What kind of father are you?
I don’t know whether our omission of the indefinite article is grammatically correct or not, but presumably it is correct to include it.
«I suppose the answer depends on what
kind of a /kind of
tourist you are.»
![:tick:]( "Tick :tick:")
The sentence is understood either way. Again, I don’t actually know what the actual grammatical rule is. I do know one case where you should avoid using <a>, that is when you mean to say <tanto/bastante>.
«She felt kind of sad when I told her about it.»
«Se sintió un tanto triste cuando se lo dije a ella.»
This is a case where you wouldn’t say <kind of a sad>, that is you wouldn’t use <a>, but notice the difference in meaning. It would be like a Spaniard saying «especie de triste» to mean «tanto triste.» This usage is not considered grammatically correct, but is nevertheless used frequently by Americans.
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#5
The word <a>/<an> is optional in American English. That is to say, you can ask:
What kind of father are you?
I don’t know whether our omission of the indefinite article is grammatically correct or not, but presumably it is correct to include it.
The sentence is understood either way. Again, I don’t actually know what the actual grammatical rule is. I do know one case where you should avoid using <a>, that is when you mean to say <tanto/bastante>.
«She felt kind of sad when I told her about it.»
«Se sintió un tanto triste cuando se lo dije a ella.»This is a case where you wouldn’t say <kind of a sad>, that is you wouldn’t use <a>, but notice the difference in meaning. It would be like a Spaniard saying «especie de triste» to mean «tanto triste.» This usage is not considered grammatically correct, but is nevertheless used frequently by Americans.
Thanks indeed to you all for your prompt replies as well as correction where needed. I think now it is quite clear. Have a good rest of the day.
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#6
There can be a difference in meaning, but it depends on context.
«What kind of a father» usually refers to how well, or in what way, the term «a father» fits the person.
«What kind of father» usually refers to a description of the person who is a father.
But «what kind» can be used more literally too, meaning something like «what variety»:
What kind of horse is that? [Is that a quarterhorse, a racehorse, or what?]
What kind of a horse is that? [Is that a real horse? Is there a name for that kind of horse?]
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#7
There can be a difference in meaning, but it depends on context.
«What kind of a father» usually refers to how well, or in what way, the term «a father» fits the person.
«What kind of father» usually refers to a description of the person who is a father.But «what kind» can be used more literally too, meaning something like «what variety»:
What kind of horse is that? [Is that a quarterhorse, a racehorse, or what?]
What kind of a horse is that? [Is that a real horse? Is there a name for that kind of horse?]
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#8
I see, brilliant Forero. Thank you very much.
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know by looking at what kind of word it is. Look
at these sentences from the stories. What kind of
word is the word in bold?
1 He didn’t hear the floorboards creak or feel the
cold air that entered the room. noun/verb
2 He didn’t smell the strange damp smell that filled
his bedroom. adjective / noun
3 First Officer Taylor was staring thoughtfully out
of the window… adjective/adverb
4 …as Lunar Explorer 2 landed on the dusty planet.
adjective/adverb
5 The wind was blowing and snow was starting
to fall as Colin climbed the steep, dark hill.
adjective / noun
6 Finally, he saw it: a faint light in the distance.
adjective/noun
7 ‘I was having a bath,’ replied Mrs Cuthbertson.
noun/verb
8 Not so fast,’ said a deep voice. A large man stepped
out of the shadows. noun/verb
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1noun 2adjective 3adverb 4adjective 5adjective 6adjective 7 verb 8noun
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Словосочетания
Автоматический перевод
какой род, какой вид, какой тип
Перевод по словам
what — что, что, как, каков, какой, какой, сколько
kind — вид, род, тип, разновидность, сорт, класс, добрый, любезный, хороший, сердечный
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Какую еду ты хочешь?
What kind of shampoo do you use?
Каким шампунем ты пользуешься?
What kinds of desserts are there?
Какие там есть десерты?
What kind of tomfool idea is this?
Что это ещё за дурацкая идея?
What kind of mood is she in today?
Как у неё сегодня настроение?
What kind of clothes should you wear?
Какую одежду вам полагается носить?
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1. Nobody expected them to succeed but they did! — Никто не ожидал, что они добьются успеха, но они сделали это!
2. I haven’t passed my driving test for the ninth time. I feel like a complete failure. — Я не сдал экзамен по вождению в девятый раз. Я чувствую что это полный провал.
3. Losing your privacy is a price you have to pay for fame. — Потеря вашей частной жизни является ценой, которую вы должны заплатить за известность.
4. She successfully took her employers to court and won compensation. — Она успешно прошла суд с работодателями и выиграла компенсацию.
5. Your projects were excellent — you can all be very proud of your achievement. — Ваши проекты были отличные — все вы можете очень гордиться своим достижением.
6. You’re very talented, you know — you have an amazing ability to predict problems. — Вы очень талантливы, знаете ли, — у вас есть удивительная способность предсказывать проблемы.
Is it “what kind of” or “what kinds of”? Which do we use?!
The answer is that both phrases are correct!
You can use the phrases “kind of” or “kinds of” when you are speaking in English. Both can be correctly applied to sentences and are often used interchangeably.
Use the singular phrase “kind of” if you expect an answer with only one type or kind. You are talking about one specific thing.
For example,
- “What kind of weather do you like? I like sunny weather.”
- “What kind of book are you reading?”
- “What kind of car do you drive?”
- What kind of sauce is on the steak?
Kinds of
If you’re talking about more than one thing, use the phrase “kinds of.” Use the plural “what kinds of” if you expect you’ll get a plural answer.
For example,
- “What kinds of sports do you like to play? I like to play football and go running.”
- “What kinds of books do you like to read?”
- “What kinds of cars do you like to drive?”
- “They have all kinds of fruit.” (meaning=a variety of)
Kind of Vs Kinds of
Please note that the guidelines mentioned above are not strictly followed by native English speakers. This means that people will often informally say “what kind of…?” when they are actually asking about multiple things.
For example, “what kind of projects do you have to do at work?”
Here, the plural noun “projects” is paired with “kind of.” You can choose whether or not to give one or a list of answers.
However, “kinds of” remains the most preferred way to express plurality, not “kind of.”
What works best: “kind of” or “kinds of”?
We can use “kind of” and “kinds of” interchangeably in sentences but they come with slightly different meanings.
For example, you may be asking which sentence works best:
- What kinds of TV show do you like?
- What kind of TV shows do you like?
- What kinds of TV shows do you like?
- What kind of TV show do you like?
Let’s analyse what each sentence actually means based on the phrase “kind of” and “kinds of.”
Question One: What kinds of TV show do you like?
This question is incorrect.
The first question is not correct as “kinds” makes “TV shows” plural. We can say “what kinds of TV shows” or “what kind of TV shows” to suggest we are asking about many.
Question Two and Three: What kind of TV shows do you like? What kinds of TV shows do you like?
The second and third questions ask what TV genre you enjoy watching. Maybe you like action, cartoons, drama, documentaries…
The third question expects multiple answers. “What kinds of TV shows” suggests that there will be a variety of kinds/types.
Question Four: What kind of TV show do you like?
This final question may or may not be expecting multiple answers. While it is interpreted as asking for just one, you can give more than one answer.
Other Examples
Are these sentences correct or incorrect?
- These kind of books.
This is incorrect. The plural demonstrative these cannot modify the singular noun kind.
- These kinds of books.
This is correct. It is used when talking about multiple books.
- This kinds of book.
This is incorrect. The singular demonstrative this is modifying the plural noun kinds.
- This kind of book.
This is correct. We are talking about one kind or type of thing.
Meaning of “Kinda”
Kinda is an informal way of saying “kind of.” This may be seen in informal text or spoken casually, for example, “I’m kinda thirsty” means “I am kind of thirsty.”
Related Questions
What is the meaning of “this is my kind of thing”?
If you say “this i my kind of thing” it means it is something you enjoy or favor. It is something you like to do or you are good at. For example, “this music is my kind of thing.”
What is the difference between “kind of” and “kinds of”?
“Kinds” is used as a plural expression, to mean multiple kinds or types. “Kind” refers to one type or category.
What is the meaning of “kind of like”?
If you say you “kind of like the movie,” it means that you liked it to some degree. You liked it in some way; not exactly; just a little.
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