9.14 USAGE NOTE

When you want to refer generally to a whole class of things like the one that has been mentioned, you can say 'things of this kind' or 'things of that kind'. Alternatively you can say 'this kind of thing' or 'that kind of thing'.

• We'll need a special new terminal to incorporate customs facilities, immigration facilities, and things of that kind.
• Most of us would attach a great deal of importance to considerations of this kind.
• I don't see many advantages in that kind of education.
• All arts theatres have that type of problem.

If you are referring to things of two or more kinds, you use 'these' and 'those' in front of 'kinds', 'sorts', or 'types', followed by 'of' and a noun.

• Both these countries want to reduce the production of these kinds of weapons.
• There are specific regulations governing these types of machines.
• Outsiders aren't supposed to make those kinds of jokes.

You can also use 'such' to refer back to things of a type that has just been mentioned. This is explained in paragraphs 9.28 to 9.32.