This kind of devices (have/has) become very popular among the young.
Which form of to have is used in cases like this?
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For the pattern (this/that/these/those) kind(s) of thing(s), it's safer to use only:
- this/that kind of thing -- when you're talking about one kind (of that thing)
- these/those kinds of things -- when you're talking about several kinds (of such things)
The other two alternatives (this/that kind of things and these/those kind of things) will sound awkward. Even though you can find some real examples of these awkward alternatives, it's safe to assume that in your tests or exams, you're expected to make the plurality of kind(s) agree with thing(s).
So, given that novels is fixed in your sentence, it should be:
I do not like these/those kinds of novels.
But these kinds or those kinds isn't in the given options, so the answer should be None of the above.
I quoted this entry once elsewhere. I'd like to take this opportunity to quote this Usage note in Oxford Dictionaries again here:
Usage
The plural of kind often causes difficulty. With this or that, speaking of one kind, use a singular construction: 'this kind of question is not relevant'; 'that kind of fabric doesn’t need ironing'. With these or those, speaking of more than one kind, use a plural construction: 'we refuse to buy these kinds of books'; 'I’ve given up those kinds of ideas'. The ungrammatical use 'these kind' rather than 'these kinds' (as in 'these kind of questions are not relevant') has been recorded since the 14th century, and although often encountered today, it should be avoided.
A final note: this kind/type/sort of question has been raised many times on English Language & Usage Stack Exchange (and if I recall correctly, on ELL as well). You may find these related questions useful:
To answer your question, Seema, we have numerous definitions of mind. In this particular case, the word is referring to that portion of a person which gives rise to our consciousness and rational capability. Each person has their own.
By using the phrase our minds we are speaking of the collection of minds individually, instead of as a single group. As noted by CopperKettle, Maulik and Perry, that collective may be referred to as a single entity (for example: The mind of this council has decided...), but it is still composed of many individual sub-entities, each which can be distinctly called a mind.
If you're trying to speak of a groups of minds functioning as a single conceptual entity, likely toward a common purpose, the example could be rewritten as thus:
Our mind is an extremely potent device.
Finally, let's put that example of the singular into a context where it could be considered natural speech:
Individually we may not be able to do much, but our mind is an extremely potent device, capable of wonders we'd have no hope of accomplishing alone.
Best Answer
I have always wanted to do it your way too but unfortunately, in respect to grammar, it works the other way:
A workaround for plural (formal) is:
A workaround for singular (formal) is:
In your case you'll be correct by saying:
The old pattern "these kind of things" comes from "kind" being an unmarked plural noun (like deer or folk). It is in use in PDE, but grammarians mark it as ungrammatical. This pattern was used by Shakespeare.
This new pattern "these kinds of things" was an adaptation based on singular/plural agreement.
In informal English "this kind of things" can often be met.