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English Basics
Volume 4, Number 30, May 15, 2000
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The words “less” and “fewer” have similar meanings. However, they cannot be used interchangeably. Use “fewer” when referring to an amount that could be expressed as a specific number. Use “less” when making comparisons that do not lend themselves to numeric amounts.
Here’s an easy rule of thumb:
Use “fewer” to modify a plural noun.
Example: I have fewer papers to write than last year.
Use “less” to modify a singular noun.
Example: You’ll need less paper if you type your report.
Write fewer or less in the blanks. The first two have been done for you.
1. A lighter car will use less gas.
2. There are fewer bugs in the updated software than in the original version.
3. You’ll make ______________ errors when you take more time.
4. This job is ______________ difficult than I imagined.
5. I would have ordered ______________ alligator nuggets if I had noticed the price.
6. His speech could have had ______________ words!
7. I’ll have a little ______________ water in my cup, please.
8. Which candidate would spend ______________ money on ineffective programs?
9. Which candidate would spend ______________ dollars on ineffective programs?
10. There are ______________ worms in my cream pie than in Angela’s.
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