This or These






This or These : Grammar and Spelling Tips




A common mistake is to use the expression These kind or These sort as in the following sentence.


• These sort of situations are always difficult.


The correct forms are:


• This kind of situation…


And


• These kinds of situations …


You could say either:


• This kind of situation is difficult.


Or


• These kinds of situations are difficult.


A more formal expression is:


Situations of this kind…


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